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"If P(A) = 1/3, P(B) = 3/5 and P(A | B) = 1/2, what is P(B | A) ?"

I was given this as homework and I'm confused as how to solve it (as in, I have no idea)? Would greatly appreciate it if someone could point out the process or any formulas.
Original post by NishatM
"If P(A) = 1/3, P(B) = 3/5 and P(A | B) = 1/2, what is P(B | A) ?"

I was given this as homework and I'm confused as how to solve it (as in, I have no idea)? Would greatly appreciate it if someone could point out the process or any formulas.


The formula is given by P(A|B)*P(B) = P(B|A)*P(A)

This is because P(A|B)*P(B) represents the probability of A and B occurring.

Also P(B|A)*P(A) similarly represents the probability of A and B occurring.

Thus,

P(B|A) = (1/2)*(3/5)/(1/3)
Original post by NishatM
"If P(A) = 1/3, P(B) = 3/5 and P(A | B) = 1/2, what is P(B | A) ?"

I was given this as homework and I'm confused as how to solve it (as in, I have no idea)? Would greatly appreciate it if someone could point out the process or any formulas.


i would set up a venn diagram . solve the equations to find p,q,r,s then work out P(B | A)
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Original post by Doctor_Einstein
The formula is given by P(A|B)*P(B) = P(B|A)*P(A)

This is because P(A|B)*P(B) represents the probability of A and B occurring.

Also P(B|A)*P(A) similarly represents the probability of A and B occurring.

Thus,

P(B|A) = (1/2)*(3/5)/(1/3)


Thank you!!! *glomps*
Original post by NishatM
Thank you!!! *glomps*


No problem broseph

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