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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

`(10)/(3^(5))`

B

`(17)/(3^(5))`

C

`(13)/(3^(5))`

D

`(11)/(3^(5))`

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