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Four candidates A, B, C, D have applied for the assignment ot coach a school cricket team. If A is twice as likely to be selected as B, and B and C are given about the same chance of being selected, while C is twice as likely to be selected as D, what are the probability that (i) C will be selected ? (ii) A will not be selected?

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To solve the problem, we will define the probabilities of candidates A, B, C, and D based on the information given and then calculate the required probabilities. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define Probabilities**: - Let the probability of candidate B be \( P(B) = k \). - Since A is twice as likely to be selected as B, we have: \[ ...
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