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12 November, 08:51

An article in the Los Angeles Times (Dec. 3, 1993) reports that 1 in 200 people carry the defective gene that causes inherited colon cancer. In a sample of 1000 individuals, what is the approximate distribution of the number who carry this gene

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  1. 12 November, 09:06
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    Answer: 5

    Explanation:

    Since 1 out of 200 people carry the defective gene that causes inherited colon cancer.

    In a sample of 1000 individuals, we say

    1 = 200

    y = 1000

    cross multiply

    y x 200 = 1000 x 1

    200y = 1000

    y = 1000/200

    y = 5

    Thus, in a sample of 1000 individuals, approximately 5 will be carriers
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