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The probability that A speaks truth is `(4)/(5)`, while this probability for B is `(3)/(4)`. The probability that they contradict each other when asked to speak on a fact is

A

`(4)/(5)`

B

`(1)/(5)`

C

`(7)/(20)`

D

`(3)/(20)`

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