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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 27\frac{2}{7}, the probability that event BB occurs is 67\frac{6}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 29\frac{2}{9}.\newlineWhat is the probability that AA occurs given that BB occurs?\newlineSimplify any fractions.\newline____\newline

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Q. In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 27\frac{2}{7}, the probability that event BB occurs is 67\frac{6}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 29\frac{2}{9}.\newlineWhat is the probability that AA occurs given that BB occurs?\newlineSimplify any fractions.\newline____\newline
  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. Calculate P(AB)P(A|B): We know P(A and B)=29P(A \text{ and } B) = \frac{2}{9} and P(B)=67P(B) = \frac{6}{7}. So, P(AB)=2967P(A|B) = \frac{\frac{2}{9}}{\frac{6}{7}}.
  3. Multiply Fractions: To divide the fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction: (29)×(76)(\frac{2}{9}) \times (\frac{7}{6}).
  4. Simplify Fraction: Now, multiply the numerators and denominators: (2×7)/(9×6)=14/54(2 \times 7) / (9 \times 6) = 14 / 54.
  5. Simplify Fraction: Now, multiply the numerators and denominators: (2×7)/(9×6)=14/54(2 \times 7) / (9 \times 6) = 14 / 54.Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 22: 14/54=7/2714 / 54 = 7 / 27.

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