Assume that the probability of developing lung cancer in smokers is 15%; the probability of developing lung cancer in non-smokers is 1%; and the prevalence of smokers in the u. s. is 20%. if a person is diagnosed with lung cancer, what is the probability that he/she is a smoker?

0.789

Step-by-step explanation:

  20 % person smokes and 80 % don't smoke

Probability that a smoker gets lung cancer=15%

Probability that a non smoker gets lung cancer is =1%

Thus

Probability if a person is diagnosed with cancer he/she is a smoker

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P==0.789

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