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The probability that the parking lot of a mall is full on a holiday is 0.19. The probability that it is a holiday is 0.29. What is the probability that the parking lot is full given that today is a holiday?

66%
15%
5.51%

User Eduvigis
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Answer:

I'm sure the answer is 15%

Explanation:

User Targhs
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Answer:

66%

Explanation:

Use conditional probability.

P(full | holiday) = P(full AND holiday) / P(holiday)

P(full | holiday) = 0.19 / 0.29

P(full | holiday) ≈ 0.66

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