where H and NH in the table stand for Hypertension and Nonhypertension, respectively. If one of these individuals is selected at random, find the probability that the person is (a) experiencing hypertension, given that the person is a heavy smoker; (b) a nonsmoker, given that the person is experiencing no hypertension.

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In an experiment to study the relationship of hypertension and smoking habits, the follow-
ing data are collected for 180 individuals:
H
NH
Nonsmoker Moderate Smokers Heavy Smokers
21
48
36
26
30
19
where H and NH in the table stand for Hypertension and Nonhypertension, respectively.
If one of these individuals is selected at random, find the probability that the person is
(a) experiencing hypertension, given that the person is a heavy smoker;
(b) a nonsmoker, given that the person is experiencing no hypertension.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 5 In an experiment to study the relationship of hypertension and smoking habits, the follow- ing data are collected for 180 individuals: H NH Nonsmoker Moderate Smokers Heavy Smokers 21 48 36 26 30 19 where H and NH in the table stand for Hypertension and Nonhypertension, respectively. If one of these individuals is selected at random, find the probability that the person is (a) experiencing hypertension, given that the person is a heavy smoker; (b) a nonsmoker, given that the person is experiencing no hypertension.
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