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If the seed has germinated, what is the probability that it is of type A?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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Assume that 50 percent are of type A, 20 percent of type B, and 30 percent of type C. It is known that 20 percent of seeds of type A, 50 percent of type B, and 80 percent of type C have germinated. A seed is selected at random. If the seed has germinated, what is the probability that it is of type A?

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