5% of people in a population suffer from high blood pressure. Of people with high blood pressure have 75% of alcoholic drinkers, while only 50% of people without high blood pressure are alcoholic drinkers. What is the percentage of people who regularly consume alcoholic beverages? a. 50% b. 75% c. 51.25% d. 5%

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1. 5% of people in a population suffer from high blood pressure. Of people with high blood pressure have 75% of alcoholic drinkers, while only 50% of people without high blood pressure are alcoholic drinkers. What is the percentage of people who regularly consume alcoholic beverages?

a. 50%

b. 75%

c. 51.25%

d. 5%

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