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For two events $A$ and $B, P(A)=.4, P(B)=.2,$ and $P(A \cap B)=.1$a. Find $P(A \mid B)$.b. Find $P(B \mid A)$.c. Are $A$ and $B$ independent events?
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4, P(B)=.2,$ and $P(A \cap B)=.1$. We are asked to find $P(A \mid B)$, which is the probability of event A given that event B has occurred. Show more…
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