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The probabilities of solving a question by three students are `1/2,1/4,1/6` respectively. The probability of the equation being solved will be `(33)/(48)` (b) `(35)/(48)` (c) `(31)/(48)` (d) `(37)/(48)`

A

`(33)/(48)`

B

`(35)/(48)`

C

`(31)/(48)`

D

`(37)/(40)`

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