Question

7. The probability that Jane smokes is 4/9. The probability

that she smokes and develops lung cancer is 3/10.
Find the probability that she develops lung cancer, given
she smokes.

Answer 1

To find the probability that she develops lung cancer given that she smokes, multiply the two probabilities together:

4/9 x 3/10 = (4 * 3) / (9*10) = 12/90 = 2/15