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The probability that a student selected at random from class will pass in Mathematics is 4/5, and the probability that he/she passes in Mathematics and Computer Science is ½. What is the probability that he/she will pass in Computer Science if it is known that he/she has passed in Mathematics? Select the correct answer from above options

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Let P(A) is the probability of a student passing in Mathematics and P(B) is the probability of passing in Computer science. Then, P(A)= 4 5 ,P(A∩B)= 1 2 ∴ Required probability =P( B A )= P(A∩B) P(A) = 1 2 4 5 = 5 8 .

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