'm' processes share 'n' resources of the same type. The maximum need of each process doesn't exceed 'n' and the sum of all their maximum needs is always less than m+n. In this setup, deadlock___________
A)can never occur
B)may occur
C)has to occur
D)none of the mentioned

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Given the conditions, there's always at least one resource available for a process, preventing a deadlock situation.

'M' Processes Share 'N' Resources of the Same Type