In a survey in a certain year of married couples with earnings, 99% of all husbands were employed. Of all employed husbands, 74% of their wives were also employed. Noting that either the husband or wife in a couple with earnings had to be employed, find the probability that the husband of an employed woman was also employed

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In a survey in a certain year of married couples with
earnings, 99% of all husbands were employed. Of all
employed husbands, 74% of their wives were also
employed. Noting that either the husband or wife in a
couple with earnings had to be employed, find the
probability that the husband of an employed woman
was also employed
Transcribed Image Text:In a survey in a certain year of married couples with earnings, 99% of all husbands were employed. Of all employed husbands, 74% of their wives were also employed. Noting that either the husband or wife in a couple with earnings had to be employed, find the probability that the husband of an employed woman was also employed
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