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Two numbers are selected at random (without replacement) from the first six positive integers. Let `X` denote the larger of the two numbers obtained. Find `E(X)`.

A

`(2)/(3)`

B

`(14)/(3)`

C

`(16)/(3)`

D

`(20)/(3)`

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