What is the probability of having a productive well


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Q1: An oil drilling operation predicts the success of a new well based on the geological structure. Experience shows what the probability of a type A structure at the site of a productive well is 0.40. The company also knows that 50% of all wells are drilled in locations with type A structure. Finally, 30% of all wells drilled are productive.

Q2: If drilling process begins in a location with a type A structure, what is the probability of having a productive well at that location?

 

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