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Statement-1: The probability that A and B can solve a problem is `(1)/(2)` and `(1)/(3)` respectively, then the probability that problem will be solved `(5)/(6)`.
Statement-2: Above mentioned events are independent events.

A

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true: Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1

B

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true: Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1

C

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false

D

Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

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