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There are two coins, one unbiased with probability `1/2` of getting heads and the other one is biased with probability `3/4` of gatting heads. A coin is selected at random and tossed.It shows heads up. Then the probability that the unbiased coin was selected is-

A

`2/3`

B

`3/5`

C

`1/2`

D

`2/5`

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