The Probability That a Battery Will Last 8 Hr or More

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Short Answer

The probability that a battery will last 8 hr or more is .50, and the probability that it will last 17 hr or more is .9. Given that a battery has lasted 8 hr, find the probability that it will last 17 hr or more. Give the answer to three decimal places, if necessary.
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The probability is __________.

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Definitions:

Isolate DNA

The process of separating DNA from other cellular components to study its structure, function, or for genetic engineering purposes.

Replication Error

Mistakes that occur during the DNA replication process, potentially leading to mutations if not corrected by DNA repair mechanisms.

Permanent Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence that is irreversible and can be passed down to successive generations.

Complementary Strand

The sequence of DNA or RNA that is the precise partner or counterpart to a given DNA or RNA sequence, adhering to base pairing rules.