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HigherCalculatorP9 Conditional probability

Question 1 · 3 marks

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  • Paper scope: Papers 2/3: calculator practice
  • Spec P9
  • Original practice question
  • Answer and supported method checks
Three sensors A, B and C work independently. The probabilities that A and B work are 0.8 and 0.6 respectively. An alarm operates if at least two sensors work. The probability that the alarm operates is 0.7. Given that the alarm operates, work out the probability that all three sensors work. Give a fraction in its simplest form. You must show your working.