Calculate ##P(C|A')## in the given probability problem

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Homework Statement:
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Understanding of conditional probability
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My interest is on part ##b## only. We know that ##A## and ##B## are independent and not mutually exclusive events therefore,

##P(C)=0.7×0.6=0.42##

##P(C|A')=\dfrac{P(C)-P(A∩C)}{P(A')}=\dfrac{0.42-(0.3×0.42)}{0.7}=\dfrac{0.294}{0.7}=0.42## which is wrong according to textbook solution.

Where is my mistake? cheers.
 

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Revisit what the value of Probability of "A intersect C" is.

Are A and C independent?
 
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@scottdave wawawawawawa this was a nice one man! Phew. Seen it...
 

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