A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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In the state of California, 50.3% of residents are female. The probability that a resident
develops breast cancer, given that she is female, is about 0.0833. The probability that a
resident develops breast cancer, given that he is male, is about 0.001. Calculate the probability
that a California patient is female, given that the patient was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Use a calculator to get an answer in decimal form.
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Transcribed Image Text:In the state of California, 50.3% of residents are female. The probability that a resident develops breast cancer, given that she is female, is about 0.0833. The probability that a resident develops breast cancer, given that he is male, is about 0.001. Calculate the probability that a California patient is female, given that the patient was diagnosed with breast cancer. Use a calculator to get an answer in decimal form. 1
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