Question

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*Please help with this Algebra 2 question*
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.
Based on the data provided, what is the expected cost per patient under plan B?

Answer 1

A) $850

B) $1,000

C) $1,510

D) $1,600