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The probability that 3 students can solve a mathematics problem independently is `(1)/(3), (1)/(4)` and `(1)/(5)` respectively. The chance that the problem is solved is

A

`(1)/(5)`

B

`(2)/(5)`

C

`(3)/(5)`

D

`(4)/(5)`

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