Math Problem Statement
P(B) = 0.5, P(A ∩ B) = 0.3. Find P(A|B).
Solution
To find , which is the conditional probability of given , we can use the formula for conditional probability:
Given:
Substitute the values into the formula:
Thus, .
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- What is the meaning of conditional probability in real-world terms?
- If , how would you find ?
- How does the independence of events and affect ?
- Can conditional probability be greater than 1? Why or why not?
- What is the difference between and ?
Tip: In probability, the conditional probability tells us how likely one event is, given that another event has already occurred.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Conditional Probability
Formulas
P(A|B) = P(A ∩ B) / P(B)
Theorems
Conditional Probability Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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