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The probability of apointment of A at a post is `1/2` and probability of appointment of A at a post is `1/2` and probability of appointment of B is `1/3`. If only one can be appointment, then find its probability.

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N/a
These events are mutually exclusive.
Probability of appointment of any one
`=1/2+1/2=(3+2)/6=5/6`
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