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The probability that a marksman will hit a target is given as `(1)/(5)`. Then, the probabiltiy that atleast one hit in 10 shots is

A

`1-(4/5)^10`

B

`1/5^10`

C

`1-1/5^10`

D

`(4/5)^10`

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