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The probability of three mutually exclusive events A, B and C are given by `2/3`, `1/4`, `1/6` respectively Is this statement a)True? b)False? c)Cannot be said? d)Data not sufficient?

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True?

B

False?

C

Cannot be said?

D

Data not sufficient?

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