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Probability
In a recent chess tournament, three players, Alex, Jamie, and Chris, competed for the title of champion. The probabilities of Alex, Jamie, and Chris winning were 1/5, 1/4, and 1/8 respectively. What is the probability that either Alex or Jamie emerged as the champion?
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1/8
B
7/20
C
9/20
D
11/20
E
1
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SamidhaFeb 1, 2024
Tricky wording but good practice
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