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)
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)
Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability
Section8.7: Probability
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