Let $A$ and $B$ be independent events such that $P(A)=p$ and $P(B)=2p$. The largest value of $p$, for which $P(\text{exactly one of } A, B \text{ occurs}) = \frac{5}{9}$, is:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{9}$
  • C
    $\frac{4}{9}$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{12}$

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