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The probability that a city bus is ready for service when needed is 84%. The probability that a city bus is ready for service and has a working radio is 67%. Find the probability that a bus chosen at random has a working radio given that it is ready for service. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent. Show your work

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The probability that a city bus is ready for service when needed is 84%. The probability that a city bus is ready for service and has a working radio is 67%. Find the probability that a bus chosen at random has a working radio given that it is ready for service. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent. Show your work

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79.76%

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  • The probability that a city bus is ready for service when needed ⇢ 84% = 0.84
  • The probability that a city bus is ready for service and has a working radio ⇢ 67% = 0.67
  • the probability that a bus chosen at random has a working radio given that it is ready for service⇢ 0.84/0.67 = 0.79 = 79.76 %

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