The probability of hitting a target by three marksmen are $\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{3}$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ respectively. The probability that one and only one of them will hit the target when they fire simultaneously,is

  • A
    $\frac{11}{24}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{12}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{8}$
  • D
    None of these

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