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A multiple choice examination has 5 question. Each question has three alternative answers of which exactly one is correct.The probability that a student will get 4 or more correct answers just by guessing is-

A

`17/3^(5)`

B

`13/3^(5)`

C

`11/3^(5)`

D

`10/3^(5)`

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