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A multiple choice examination has 5 questions. Each question has three alternative answers of which exactly one is correct. The probability that a student will get 4 or more correct answers just guessing is

A

`(13)/(3^5)`

B

`(11)/(3^5)`

C

`(10)/(3^5)`

D

`(17)/(3^5)`

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