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The probability that a man will live 10 more years is `1//4` and the probability that his wife will live 10 more years is `1//3`. Then the probability that neither will be alive in 10 years, is

A

1) `(5)/(12)`

B

2) `(1)/(2)`

C

3) `(7)/(12)`

D

4) `(2)/(3)`

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B
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