Question: How do i start to solve this problem? I know the formula for conditional probability but I do not understand what the numerator and denominator

How do i start to solve this problem? I know the formula for conditional probability but I do not understand what the numerator and denominator would be.

A diplomatic team consists of six Australians, including Dame Edna, and five New Zealanders, including Stephen Peter Kearney. The team must select two members to serve as officers: one as Spokesperson and another as Chairperson. The officers are selected at random.

What is the probability that Dame Edna is the Chairperson given that Stephen Peter Kearney is the Spokesperson?

What is the probability that Dame Edna is the Chairperson given that Stephen Peter Kearney is not the Spokesperson?

What is the probability that both officers are New Zealanders given that they are both from the same country?

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