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The theoretical probability of undesirable side effects resulting from taking Grebex is 2 in 13. If 260 people take Grebex to lower their blood pressure, how many will encounter undesirable side effects?

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We estimate the number of people from a sample of fixed size who will encounter undesirable side effects from a given drug, given it's theoretical probability of producing undesirable side effects.

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