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Probabilities of solving a specific problem independently by A and B are `1/2\ a n d1/3` 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 step by step, we will calculate the required probabilities based on the information given. ### Step 1: Define the probabilities Let: - \( P(A) \) = Probability that A solves the problem = \( \frac{1}{2} \) - \( P(B) \) = Probability that B solves the problem = \( \frac{1}{3} \) ### Step 2: Calculate the probabilities of not solving the problem ...
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