In a horse race the odds in favour of three horses are $1:2 ,  1:3$ and $1:4$. The probability that one of the horse will win the race is

  • A

    $\frac{{37}}{{60}}$

  • B

    $\frac{{47}}{{60}}$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{4}$

  • D

    $\frac{3}{4}$

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