A New Drug Has Been Developed That Is Found to Relieve

question 38

Multiple Choice

A new drug has been developed that is found to relieve nasal congestion in 90 percent of those with the condition. The new drug is administered to 300 patients with the condition. What is the probability that more than 265 will be relieved of nasal congestion?

• A) 0.0916
• B) 0.1922
• C) 0.8078
• D) 0.3078
• E) None of the choices are correct

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