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A problem in mathematics is given to three students A, B, C and their respective probability of solving the problem is `(1)/(2), (1)/(3)` and `(1)/(4)`. Probability that the problem is solved is ………

A

`(3)/(4)`

B

`(1)/(2)`

C

`(2)/(3)`

D

`(1)/(3)`

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