Suppose it is known that 3% of cigatette smokers develop lung cancer, whereas only 0.5% of non-smokers develop lung cancer. Furthermore, suppose that 30% of adults smoke. If it is known that a randomly chosen adult had developed lung cancer, what is the probability that the person is a smoker? Anr: (0 72)

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Suppose it is known that 3% of cigarette smokers develop lung cancer, whereas only
0.5% of non-smokers develop lung cancer. Furthermore, suppose that 30% of adults
smoke. If it is known that a randomly chosen adult had developed lung cancer, what
is the probability that the person is a smoker?
Ans: (0.72)
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose it is known that 3% of cigarette smokers develop lung cancer, whereas only 0.5% of non-smokers develop lung cancer. Furthermore, suppose that 30% of adults smoke. If it is known that a randomly chosen adult had developed lung cancer, what is the probability that the person is a smoker? Ans: (0.72)
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