The probability that the next President will be a Democrat is 0.5, and the probability that the next President will be a woman is 0.3. The probability the next President will be a woman and a Democrat is 0.1. What is the probability the next

The probability that the next President will be a Democrat is 0.5, and the probability that the next President will be a woman is 0.3. The probability the next President will be a woman and a Democrat is 0.1. What is the probability the next

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