Use Bayes' Theorem to Find the Indicated Probability

question 15

Multiple Choice

Use Bayes' theorem to find the indicated probability.
-Shameel has a flight to catch on Monday morning. His father will give him a ride to the airport. If it rains, the traffic will be bad and the probability that he will miss his flight is 0.06. If it doesn't rain, The probability that he will miss his flight is 0.02. The probability that it will rain on Monday is 0.29.
Suppose that Shameel misses his flight. What is the probability that it was raining?

• A) 0.29
• B) 0.551
• C) 0.449
• D) 0.06

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