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Bayes' Theorem for Probability Revision

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Set up a short problem related to your work environment to calculate the probability(ies) of an event happening. Then use Bayes' Theorem to revise the probability. Show all your work.

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This solution sets up a problem concerning success and failures in printing and shows step-by-step calculations to determine the probabilities of each event. It incorporates Bayes' Theorem and the conditional probability laws.

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