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Suppose the prevalence of alcoholism among college students is 20% among those living in group housing and 5% among those living in other situations such as an apartment or at a parent's house. Suppose also that 25% of college students live in group housing.
a. What is the
b. What is the overall prevalence of alcoholism among college students?
c. Among those college students with alcoholism, what proportion lives in group housing?
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