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Probability of solving specific problem independently by A and B are `1/2`and `1/3`respectively. If both try to solve the problem independently find the probability that(i) the problem is solved (ii) exactly one of them solves the problem.

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To solve the problem, we need to find two probabilities based on the information provided about A and B's ability to solve a specific problem independently. ### Given: - Probability that A solves the problem, \( P(A) = \frac{1}{2} \) - Probability that B solves the problem, \( P(B) = \frac{1}{3} \) ### Step 1: Find the probability that the problem is solved by either A or B or both. ...
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