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The probability that a student passes in mathematics is 4/9 and that he passes in physics is 2/5. Assuming that passing in mathematics and physics are independent of each other, what is the probability that he passes in mathematics but fails in physics?

A

`(4)/(15)`

B

`(8)/(45)`

C

`(26)/(45)`

D

`(19)/(45)`

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