A survey of registered voters was conducted to study the relationship between political party and opinion on global warming. The table below contains data gathered in that study. Global Warming Party Non-issue Serious concern Total Democratic 60 440 500 Republican 290 210 500 Independent 90 110 200 Total 440 760 1200 Given a voter thinks global warming is a serious concern, what is the probability the voter is a Democrat?
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