document.write( "Question 408582: The theoretical probability of undesirable side effects resulting from taking Grebex is 3 in 11. If 110 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure how many will encounter undesirable side effects? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #287869 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The theoretical probability of undesirable side effects resulting from taking Grebex is 3 in 11. If 110 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure how many will encounter undesirable side effects? \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "3 in 11 is the same as 3x in 11x where 3x is # with unde. side effects. \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "Equation 3x + 11x = 110 \n" ); document.write( "14x = 110 \n" ); document.write( "x = 110/14 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "# of 110 = 3x= 3(110/14) = 23.57 \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Round up to # = 24 \n" ); document.write( "======================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "=================== \n" ); document.write( " |