The probabilities that a student passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are $m, p$ and $c$ respectively. On these subjects, the student has a $75\%$ chance of passing in at least one, a $50\%$ chance of passing in at least two and a $40\%$ chance of passing in exactly two. Which of the following relations are true

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  • A

    $p + m + c = \frac{{19}}{{20}}$

  • B

    $p + m + c = \frac{{27}}{{20}}$

  • C

    $pmc = \frac{1}{{10}}$

  • D

    $pmc = \frac{1}{4}$

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