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This season, the probability that the Yankees will win a game is 0.5 and the

probability that the Yankees will score 5 or more runs in a game is 0.54. The
probability that the Yankees win and score 5 or more runs is 0.43. What is the
probability that the Yankees would score 5 or more runs when they win the game?
Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.

This season, the probability that the Yankees will win a game is 0.5 and the probability-example-1
User Aric
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Answer: 0.865

Explanation:

User Nizzik
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Answer: 0.86

Explanation:

Probability of wining AND scoring 5 or more runs / probability of winning the game

0.43/0.5 = 0.86 is the final answer

User Trevor V
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