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A source produces three symbols A, B and C with probabilities P(A) = $$\frac{1}{2}$$, P(B) = $$\frac{1}{4}$$ and P(C) = $$\frac{1}{4}$$. The source entropy is

A. $$\frac{1}{2}$$ bit/symbol

B. $$1$$ bit/symbol

C. $$1\frac{1}{4}$$ bit/symbol

D. $$1\frac{1}{2}$$ bit/symbol

Answer: Option D


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