According to the Chronicles of Contrived Statistics (March, 2016), the probability that scientists from Area 51 will begin selling pet aliens in the next month is 20%.  The probability that either Elon Musk will offer you a free trip to space or that scientists will begin sales of pet aliens next month is 43%.  Finally, they list that probability of both happening in the next month is 13%.  What is the probability that Elon Musk will offer you a free trip into space in the next month? Round to two decimal places as needed.

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According to the Chronicles of Contrived Statistics (March, 2016), the probability that scientists from Area 51 will begin selling pet aliens in the next month is 20%.  The probability that either Elon Musk will offer you a free trip to space or that scientists will begin sales of pet aliens next month is 43%.  Finally, they list that probability of both happening in the next month is 13%.  What is the probability that Elon Musk will offer you a free trip into space in the next month? Round to two decimal places as needed.

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