If a Woman's Probability of Having a Bone Fracture After

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a woman's probability of having a bone fracture after age 50 is 50%, what is the probability that a man will have a bone fracture after age 50?

• A) considerably smaller than 50%
• B) about 50%
• C) slightly higher than 50%
• D) considerably higher than 50%

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