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If P(x) = $$\frac{1}{4}$$, P(Y) = $$\frac{1}{3}$$ and $${\text{P}}\left( {{\text{X}} \cap {\text{Y}}} \right) = \frac{1}{{12}},$$ the value of $${\text{P}}\left( {\frac{{\text{Y}}}{{\text{X}}}} \right)$$ is

A. $$\frac{1}{4}$$

B. $$\frac{4}{{25}}$$

C. $$\frac{1}{3}$$

D. $$\frac{{29}}{{50}}$$

Answer: Option C

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