In a city, 70% of the residents live in houses and 30% of the residents live in apartments. Of the people who live in houses, 30% own their own business. Of the people who live in apartments, 20% own their own business. If a person owns his or her own business, find the probability that the business owner lives in a house.

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In a city, 70% of the residents live in houses and 30% of the residents live in
apartments. Of the people who live in houses, 30% own their own business. Of the
people who live in apartments, 20% own their own business. If a person owns his or
her own business, find the probability that the business owner lives in a house.
Transcribed Image Text:In a city, 70% of the residents live in houses and 30% of the residents live in apartments. Of the people who live in houses, 30% own their own business. Of the people who live in apartments, 20% own their own business. If a person owns his or her own business, find the probability that the business owner lives in a house.
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