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The probability that A hits a target is `1/3` and the probability that B hits it is `2/5`. If each one of A and B shoots at the target, what is the probability that
(i) the target is hit?
(ii) exactly one of them hits the target?

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The correct Answer is:
(i) `=(3)/(5)`
(ii) `(7)/(15)`
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