SOLUTION: The theoretical probability of undesirable side effects resulting from taking Grebex is 2 in 19. If 380 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure, how many will encounter un

Question 406094: The theoretical probability of undesirable side effects resulting from taking Grebex is 2 in 19. If 380 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure, how many will encounter undesirable side effects?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

Let x represent many out of 380 will encounter undesirable side effects

Question Sets Up the Proportion:

     |cross multiplying to solve for x

      19x = 760

        x = 760/19

        x = 40, the number out of 380 that will encounter undesirable side effects

 

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