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The probability that a man will live 10 more years is `(1)/(4)` and the probability that his wife will live 10 more years is `(1)/(3)`.Then the probability that neither will be alive in 10 years is

A

a) 5/12

B

b) 1/2

C

c) 7/12

D

d) 11/12

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