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Assume that the probability of developing lung cancer in smokers is 15%; the probability of developing lung cancer in non-smokers is 1%; and the prevalence of smokers in the U.S. is 20%. If a person is diagnosed with lung cancer, what is the probability that he/she is a smoker?

38%
79%
89%
95%
50%
12 years ago

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Answered by Lee
79%
12 years ago
Answered by Helen
Thank you Lee!!
12 years ago

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