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Three athletes A, B and C participate in a race competition. The probability of winning for A and B is twice of winning for C. Then. the probability that the race is won by A or B, is

A

`(2)/(3)`

B

`(1)/(2)`

C

`(4)/(5)`

D

`(1)/(3)`

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C
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