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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 by guessing is: a)`(17)/(3^(5))` b)`(13)/(3^(5))` c)`(11)/(3^(5))` d)`(10)/(3^(5))`

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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