The probabilities of two persons to hit a target are $\frac{1}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{5}$ respectively. The probability that the target is being hit when both of them attempt independently is

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{7}{10}$

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