Math Problem Statement

P(B) = 0.5, P(A ∩ B) = 0.3. Find P(A|B).

Solution

To find P(AB)P(A|B), which is the conditional probability of AA given BB, we can use the formula for conditional probability:

P(AB)=P(AB)P(B)P(A|B) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)}

Given:

  • P(AB)=0.3P(A \cap B) = 0.3
  • P(B)=0.5P(B) = 0.5

Substitute the values into the formula:

P(AB)=0.30.5=0.6P(A|B) = \frac{0.3}{0.5} = 0.6

Thus, P(AB)=0.6P(A|B) = 0.6.

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the meaning of conditional probability in real-world terms?
  2. If P(A)=0.7P(A) = 0.7, how would you find P(BA)P(B|A)?
  3. How does the independence of events AA and BB affect P(AB)P(A|B)?
  4. Can conditional probability be greater than 1? Why or why not?
  5. What is the difference between P(AB)P(A \cap B) and P(AB)P(A|B)?

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