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In a non-leap year, the probability of having 53 Tuesday or 53 Wednesday is

A

`(1)/(7)`

B

`(2)/(7)`

C

`(3)/(7)`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
(a) In a non-leap year' there are 365 days which have 52 weeks and 1 day. If this day is a Tuesday or Wednesday, then the year will have 53 Tuesday or 53 Wednesday.
`therefore" Required probability"=(1)/(7)`
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