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In a swimming race 3 swimmers compete . The probability of A and B winning is same and twice that of C.What is the probability that B or C wins. Assuming no two finish the race at the same time.


A

2/10

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B

1/5

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C

3/5

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D

8/10

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Solution

The correct option is C

3/5


P(C)=p

P(A)=2p

P(B)=2p

P(A)+P(B)+P(C)=1

p=15

P(BC)=P(B)+P(C)=15+25=35


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