Question

Upon further investigation, the investigators noticed that the individual had traces of soil embedded under his fingernails. This soil was identified as bentonite. About 5% of the U.S. population lives in areas where this type of clay is found. A missing persons report file for T.W. Dwight came up, and he had undergone hip surgery several years ago and happened to live in an area that had bentonite in the soil. When Dw Dwight's medical What is the probability for both the serial number and the bentonite to be found in combin independent) ight's physician was contacted and asked about the serial number documented in records for his hip replacement, the serial number matched that found in the John Doe. ation? (Assume these 2 events are Select one: a. 0.00005 b. 0.0005 O c. 0.00005% d, 0.05%

Answer 1

Answer Option A

0.00005

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