For independent events $A$ and $B$,if $P(A) = p$,$P(B) = \frac{1}{2}$,and $P(A \cup B) = \frac{3}{5}$,then find the value of $p$.

  • A
    $\frac{2}{5}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{10}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{5}$

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