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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 49\frac{4}{9}, the probability that event BB occurs is 57\frac{5}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 38\frac{3}{8}.\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 49\frac{4}{9}, the probability that event BB occurs is 57\frac{5}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 38\frac{3}{8}.\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)=38P(A \text{ and } B) = \frac{3}{8} and P(B)=57P(B) = \frac{5}{7}. So, P(AB)=3857P(A|B) = \frac{\frac{3}{8}}{\frac{5}{7}}.
  3. Multiply Fractions: To divide the fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction: (38)×(75)(\frac{3}{8}) \times (\frac{7}{5}).
  4. Simplify Result: Now, multiply the numerators and the denominators: (3×7)/(8×5)(3 \times 7) / (8 \times 5).
  5. Simplify Result: Now, multiply the numerators and the denominators: (3×7)/(8×5)(3 \times 7) / (8 \times 5).This gives us 21/4021/40. So, P(AB)=21/40P(A|B) = 21/40.

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