Conditional probability P(A|B) is defined as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Conditional probability P(A|B) is defined as:
A. P(A∩B) / P(A)
B. P(B) / P(A)
C. P(A∩B) / P(B)
D. P(A) / P(B)
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
P(A|B) = P(A∩B) / P(B), provided P(B) > 0.

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