SOLUTION: The theoretical probability of undesirable side effects resulting from taking Grebex is 1 for 10. If 100 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure, how many will encounter

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Question 404131: The theoretical probability of undesirable side effects resulting from taking
Grebex is 1 for 10. If 100 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure, how many will encounter undesirable side effects

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The theoretical probability of undesirable side effects resulting from taking
Grebex is 1 for 10.
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P(undesirable effects) = 1/11
P(desirable effects) = 10/11
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If 100 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure, how many will encounter undesirable side effects
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Ans: (1/11)(100) = 9.09
Rounding Down: 9 people
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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