SOLUTION: 22.) The probability that it snows and the bus arrives late is 0.023. Jose hears the weather forecast, and there is a 40% chance of snow tomorrow. Find the probability that the bus

SOLUTION: 22.) The probability that it snows and the bus arrives late is 0.023. Jose hears the weather forecast, and there is a 40% chance of snow tomorrow. Find the probability that the bus

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Question 185788This question is from textbook Elementary Statistics
: 22.) The probability that it snows and the bus arrives late is 0.023. Jose hears the weather forecast, and there is a 40% chance of snow tomorrow. Find the probability that the bus will be late, given that it snows.
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This question is from textbook Elementary Statistics

Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be the probability that the bus arrives late.
.40x=.023
x=.0575 or 5.75%
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Ed
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