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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 34\frac{3}{4}, the probability that event BB occurs is 37\frac{3}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 37\frac{3}{7}. What is the probability that AA occurs given that BB occurs? Simplify any fractions.

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Q. In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 34\frac{3}{4}, the probability that event BB occurs is 37\frac{3}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 37\frac{3}{7}. What is the probability that AA occurs given that BB occurs? Simplify any fractions.
  1. Use Conditional Probability Formula: To find the probability that AA occurs given that BB occurs, we use the formula for conditional probability: P(AB)=P(A and B)P(B)P(A|B) = \frac{P(A \text{ and } B)}{P(B)}.
  2. Identify Given Probabilities: We know P(A and B)=37P(A \text{ and } B) = \frac{3}{7} and P(B)=37P(B) = \frac{3}{7}. So, P(AB)=3737P(A|B) = \frac{\frac{3}{7}}{\frac{3}{7}}.
  3. Calculate Conditional Probability: Divide 37\frac{3}{7} by 37\frac{3}{7}, which simplifies to 11 because any number divided by itself is 11.

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