SOLUTION: Given that P(A) = 0.2 and P(B) = 0.8, and P(A and B) = 0.16, determine P(B|A). a. 0.40 b. 0.20 c. 0.16 d. 0.80

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Question 423556: Given that P(A) = 0.2 and P(B) = 0.8, and P(A and B) = 0.16, determine P(B|A).
a. 0.40
b. 0.20
c. 0.16
d. 0.80

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given that P(A) = 0.2 and P(B) = 0.8, and P(A and B) = 0.16,
determine P(B|A) = P(A and B)/P(A) = 0.16/0.2 = 0.80
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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a. 0.40
b. 0.20
c. 0.16
d. 0.80

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