Ariana has a GED; Marsha has a Ph.D. The chances are 1 in ______ that Ariana smokes cigarettes, and 1 in ______ that Marsha smokes cigarettes.
A) 3; 15
B) 3; 25
C) 5; 15
D) 5; 25

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Studies have shown that individuals with lower levels of education, such as those who have obtained a GED, are more likely to smoke cigarettes. On the other hand, individuals with higher levels of education, such as those with a Ph.D., are less likely to smoke cigarettes. Therefore, the chances of Ariana smoking cigarettes are higher than Marsha, resulting in the answer of 1 in 3 for Ariana and 1 in 25 for Marsha. The combination of 3 and 25 is only present in option B.

Ariana Has a GED; Marsha Has a Ph