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In City X, there were 900 residents. A survey was conducted in it reagrding the favourite beverages of the residents. The results of the survey are partially conveyed in the table below.

Find the probability that a resident chosen at random likes only tea or only coffee.

A

`(2)/(3)`

B

`(5)/(9)`

C

`(7)/(9)`

D

`(4)/(9)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Required probability = Probability (resident liking only tea) + probability (resident liking only coffee)
`=(350)/(900)+(250)/(900)=(600)/(900)=(2)/(3)`.
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