The probabilities of solving a specific problem independently by $A$ and $B$ are $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ respectively. If both try to solve the problem independently,find the probability that exactly one of them solves the problem.

  • A
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{6}$

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