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If on an average, out of 10 ships, one is drowned, then what is the probability that out of 5 ships atleast 4 reach safely ?

A

`1.4(.9)^(4)`

B

`1.4(.9)^(5)`

C

`1.4(.9)^(3)`

D

`14(.9)^(4)`

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