Find the probability that he will arrive on time at school. If he arrived on time at school today, what is the probability that he caught the a. b. 7am bus?

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Dave catches a bus to school. If he catches the 7am bus, then he will arive at school
on time with probability 0.95. If he misses the 7am bus, then he will arrive on time at
school with probability 0.1. Suppose the probability of him catching the 7am bus is
18.
0.8.
Find the probability that he will arrive on time at school.
If he arrived on time at school today, what is the probability that he caught the
a.
b.
7am bus?
Transcribed Image Text:Dave catches a bus to school. If he catches the 7am bus, then he will arive at school on time with probability 0.95. If he misses the 7am bus, then he will arrive on time at school with probability 0.1. Suppose the probability of him catching the 7am bus is 18. 0.8. Find the probability that he will arrive on time at school. If he arrived on time at school today, what is the probability that he caught the a. b. 7am bus?
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