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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?

`4/15`

`8/45`

`26/45`

`19/45`

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