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Three persons, Aman, Bipin and Mohan attempt a Mathematics problem independently. The odds in favour of Aman and Mohan solving the problem are `3:2` and `4:1` respectively and the odds against Bipin solving the problem are 2 :1 Find
(i) The probability that all the three will solve the problem
(ii) The probability that problem will be solved

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`(i) (4)/(25)` `(ii) (71)/(75)`
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