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The probabilities of winning a race by three persons A, B, and C are 1/2, 1/4, and 1/4, respectively. They run two races. The probability of A winning the second race when B, wins the first race is

A

`1//3`

B

`1//2`

C

`1//4`

D

`2//3`

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