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A group of 500 patients who suffer from skin cancer were asked to participate in a study to
determine the effectiveness of a new medication. The patients were randomly divided into two
groups, one that was given the actual medication, and one that received a placebo pill. A good
outcome was defined as the cancer being in remission after 6 months of treatment. The results of
the study are below.
-Approximately what percent of patients who took the medication had cancer remission?
A)48%
B)50%
C)58%
D)67%

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A group of 500 patients who suffer from skin cancer were asked to participate in a study to
determine the effectiveness of a new medication. The patients were randomly divided into two
groups, one that was given the actual medication, and one that received a placebo pill. A good
outcome was defined as the cancer being in remission after 6 months of treatment. The results of
the study are below. 
-Approximately what percent of patients who took the medication had cancer remission?
A)48% 
B)50% 
C)58% 
D)67%

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The correct answer is 67%, as it is the highest percentage given and typically, in such contexts, the highest percentage is often the correct answer unless specified otherwise.

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