Let $C_1$ and $C_2$ be two biased coins such that the probabilities of getting head in a single toss are $\frac{2}{3}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$, respectively. Suppose $\alpha$ is the number of heads that appear when $C _1$ is tossed twice, independently, and suppose $\beta$ is the number of heads that appear when $C _2$ is tossed twice, independently, Then probability that the roots of the quadratic polynomial $x^2-\alpha x+\beta$ are real and equal, is

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  • A

    $\frac{40}{81}$

  • B

    $\frac{20}{81}$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{2}$

  • D

    $\frac{1}{4}$

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