Use the Following Information for Following Questions

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for following questions:
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%