The southeast regional manager of General Express, a parcel-delivery firm, is worried about the likelihood of strikes by his pilots is 0.75 and the probability of a strike by his drivers is 0.65. Further, he knows that if the drivers strike, there is a 90 percent chance that the pilots will strike in sympathy.
- What is the probability of both groups’ striking?
- If the pilots strike, what is the probability that the drivers will strike in sympathy?
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