Question

Based on the data provided, what is the probability that a patient treated under plan A will show remission?

0.55

0.40

0.75

0.60




Two different chemotherapy regimens can be used to treat breast cancer. Treatment with doxorubicin is known to show a remission rate 40% of the time. This treatment costs $1,000. The other treatment, docetaxel, shows a remission rate 25% of the time and costs $850.

The two treatment plans are:

Plan A: Treat with doxorubicin. If not effective, treat with docetaxel.
Plan B: Treat with docetaxel. If not effective, treat with doxorubicin.

Answer 1

0.40 i think

Answer 2

nope thanks for the help though

Answer 3

no problem

Answer 4

.75 ...

Answer 5

if you add the 2 together thats what you get =)