SOLUTION: The theoretical probability of undesirable side effects resulting from taking Grebex is 1 in 20. If 100 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure, how many will encounter un

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Question 445458: The theoretical probability of undesirable side effects resulting from taking Grebex is 1 in 20. If 100 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure, how many will encounter undesirable side effects?
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The theoretical P(of undesirable side effects resulting from taking Grebex) is 1 in 20.

 If 100 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure

how many will encounter undesirable side effects?

 One would expect that 5% would:     Note: 1/20 = .05

   .05%2A100 people = 5 People