A survey of senior citizens at a doctor’s office shows that 52% of the seniors take blood pressure lowering medication and 45% take cholesterol lowering medication. 3% take both medications. What is the probability that a senior citizen takes either blood pressure or cholesterol lowering medication? (Hint: Use a Venn diagram.)
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This can be calculated by subtracting the probability of taking both medications from the probability of taking blood pressure medication. Probability of taking blood pressure medication only = 0.52 - 0.03 = 0.49 Show more…
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