The probability that it is Monday and that a student is absent is 3/100.Because there are 55 school days in a week, the probability that a randomly selected day of the school week is Monday is 1/5. What is the probability that a student is absent given that today is Monday? Enter your answer as a fraction in simplest form, formatted like this: 3/14

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The probability that it is Monday and that a student is absent is 3/100.Because there are 55 school days in a week, the probability that a randomly selected day of the school week is Monday is 1/5.

What is the probability that a student is absent given that today is Monday?

Enter your answer as a fraction in simplest form, formatted like this: 3/14

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