Dr. Ahmed wants to study the relationship between blood pressure and heartbeat irregularities in his patients from the past weeks. He tests a random sample of his patients and notes their blood pressures (high, low, or normal) and their heartbeats (regular or irregular). He finds that: (i) 31% have high blood (ii) 39% have low blood pressure. (iii) 30% have an irregular heartbeat. (iv) Of those with an irregular heartbeat, one-third have high blood pressure. (v) Of those with normal blood pressure, one-fifth have an irregular heartbeat. pressure. a. What is the percentage of the patients selected have a regular heartbeat and low blood pressure? b. What is the percentage of the patients selected have an irregular heartbeat and normal blood pressure?

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Dr. Ahmed wants to study the relationship between blood pressure and heartbeat irregularities in
his patients from the past weeks. He tests a random sample of his patients and notes their blood
pressures (high, low, or normal) and their heartbeats (regular or irregular). He finds that:
(i) 31% have high blood pressure.
(ii) 39% have low blood pressure.
(ii) 30% have an irregular heartbeat.
(iv) Of those with an irregular heartbeat, one-third have high blood pressure.
(v) Of those with normal blood pressure, one-fifth have an irregular heartbeat.
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a. What is the percentage of the patients selected have a regular heartbeat and low blood
pressure?
b. What is the percentage of the patients selected have an irregular heartbeat and normal
blood pressure?
Transcribed Image Text:Dr. Ahmed wants to study the relationship between blood pressure and heartbeat irregularities in his patients from the past weeks. He tests a random sample of his patients and notes their blood pressures (high, low, or normal) and their heartbeats (regular or irregular). He finds that: (i) 31% have high blood pressure. (ii) 39% have low blood pressure. (ii) 30% have an irregular heartbeat. (iv) Of those with an irregular heartbeat, one-third have high blood pressure. (v) Of those with normal blood pressure, one-fifth have an irregular heartbeat. 2 on a. What is the percentage of the patients selected have a regular heartbeat and low blood pressure? b. What is the percentage of the patients selected have an irregular heartbeat and normal blood pressure?
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