Women who live to age 95 have a chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.

Question

Women who live to age 95 have a        chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.

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According to current statistics, the chance of a woman developing breast cancer in her lifetime is approximately 1 in 8 (or 12.5%). This is true regardless of age, so the fact that the statement specifies women who live to age 95 does not affect the probability. Therefore, the best choice is B, with a chance of 1 in 8.

Women Who Live to Age 95 Have a Chance