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Suppose that 15% of the population have cancer, 50% of the population smokes, and 75% of those with cancer smoke. What fraction of smokers have cancer

Suppose that 15% of the population have cancer, 50% of the population smokes, and 75% of those with cancer smoke. What fraction of smokers have cancer
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Suppose that 15% of the population have cancer, 50% of the population smokes, and 75% of those with cancer smoke. What fraction of smokers have cancer

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90/140.

Explanation:

75 + 15 = 90. Then 90 + 50 is 140.

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