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In a musical chair game, the person playing the music has been advised to stop playing the music at any time within 2 minutes after she starts playing. What is the probability that the music will stop within the first half-minute after starting?

A

`1/5`

B

`1/8`

C

`1/4`

D

`1/9`

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The correct Answer is:
C
We have to find probability that music will stop in the first half minute
Music stops within first half minute = `1/2`
Also, the total time alloted = `2`
Probability = `(1/2)/2`
`=1/4`
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