Probability of Diarrhoea and Rash After New Drug Trial | Math Help & Solution

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The discussion focuses on calculating the probabilities of adverse effects from a new drug trial, specifically diarrhoea and rash. It is established that 5% of patients experience diarrhoea, 3% develop a rash, and 7% have either or both conditions. A participant is uncertain about how to incorporate the 7% figure into their calculations and wonders if a Venn diagram would clarify the relationships between the probabilities. Respondents confirm that a Venn diagram is a useful tool for visualizing the overlaps and ensuring accurate calculations. Understanding these probabilities is crucial for assessing the drug's safety profile.
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Homework Statement


A new drug is in trial, and it is found that the drug will cause adverse effects on some patient.
5% will have diarrhoea and 3% develop a rash after taking the drug. Also, 7% of patient have either diarrhoea, rash or both after taking the drug. Need to find the probability of patient have diarrhoea, the probability of patient develop rash and the total probability of both.

2. The attempt at a solution
p(patient have diarrhoea after drug) = 0.05
p(patient develop rash AFETR DRUGE) = 0.03

what i do not get is the "Also, 7% of patient have either diarrhoea, rash or both after taking the drug." Would drawing a Venn diagram help? Need help please

Mant thx!
 
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Mathysics said:

Homework Statement


A new drug is in trial, and it is found that the drug will cause adverse effects on some patient.
5% will have diarrhoea and 3% develop a rash after taking the drug. Also, 7% of patient have either diarrhoea, rash or both after taking the drug. Need to find the probability of patient have diarrhoea, the probability of patient develop rash and the total probability of both.

2. The attempt at a solution
p(patient have diarrhoea after drug) = 0.05
p(patient develop rash AFETR DRUGE) = 0.03

what i do not get is the "Also, 7% of patient have either diarrhoea, rash or both after taking the drug." Would drawing a Venn diagram help? Need help please

Mant thx!

Yes, indeed. Drawing a Venn diagram would help. Draw one and see if you can get the overlap just right to make all the numbers work.
 
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