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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 25\frac{2}{5}, the probability that event BB occurs is 59\frac{5}{9}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 13\frac{1}{3}.\newlineWhat is the probability that AA occurs given that BB occurs?\newlineSimplify any fractions.\newline____

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Q. In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 25\frac{2}{5}, the probability that event BB occurs is 59\frac{5}{9}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 13\frac{1}{3}.\newlineWhat is the probability that AA occurs given that BB occurs?\newlineSimplify any fractions.\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)=13P(A \text{ and } B) = \frac{1}{3} and P(B)=59P(B) = \frac{5}{9}. So, P(AB)=1359P(A|B) = \frac{\frac{1}{3}}{\frac{5}{9}}.
  3. Divide Fractions: To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. So, P(AB)=13×95P(A|B) = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{9}{5}.
  4. Multiply Numerators and Denominators: Now, multiply the numerators and denominators: (1×9)/(3×5)=915(1 \times 9) / (3 \times 5) = \frac{9}{15}.
  5. Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction 915\frac{9}{15} by dividing both numerator and denominator by 33. So, 915=35\frac{9}{15} = \frac{3}{5}.

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