Solve the problem.A rat is placed at random in one of five compartments in a maze. Compartments 1, 2, and 5 have food; so the rat will remain at any of these once reached. If the rat is placed in compartment 3, what is the expected number of times it will be in compartment 3 or 4 before it finds food? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.12345

A. 21
B. 1.59
C. 20
D. 11


Answer: B

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