SOLUTION: Events A and B are dependent. P(B) = 0.9, P(A and B) = 0.54. P(A|B) = Sorry for the bother, im just really struggling with probability.

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Question 960118: Events A and B are dependent. P(B) = 0.9, P(A and B) = 0.54. P(A|B) =
Sorry for the bother, im just really struggling with probability.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P(A and B) = P(B) * P(A | B)

0.54 = 0.9*x

0.9x = 0.54

x = 0.54/0.9

x = 0.6


So P(A|B) = 0.6

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