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In a horse race the odds in favour of these horse are 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4.The probability that one of the horse will win the race is

A

1) `(37)/(60)`

B

2) `(47)/(60)`

C

3) `(1)/(4)`

D

4) `(3)/(4)`

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