A can hit a target 5 times in 6 shots, B can hit 4 times in 5 shots and C can hit 3 times in 4 shots. What is the probability that A and C may hit but B may lose?

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  1. 1/8
  2. 1/6
  3. 1/4
  4. 1/3

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Option 1 : 1/8
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Explanation:

Here, P(A) = 5/6 , P(B) = 4/5 , P(C) = 3/4

Also

P(B) = 

Now

⇒ 

∴ Option (a) is correct.

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