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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 `3//4` b. `1//2` c. `2//3` d. `1//3`

A

`(3)/(4)`

B

`(1)/(2)`

C

`(2)/(3)`

D

`(1)/(3)`

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