The data represented in the table below summarize the costs of treatment of a di

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The data represented in the table below summarize the costs of treatment of a disease based on three different antibiotics and associated health benefts (effectiveness). Which treatment option is the best? Click the icon to view the additional data for three different antibiotics and associated health benefits. Fill in the table below. (Round to the nearest whole number.) Cost Effectiveness ratio Type of Treatment Antibiotic A Antibiotic B Antibiotic C More Info Type of Treatment Antibiotic A Antibiotic B Antibiotic C Cost of Treating 100 Patients $13,000 $15,000 $15,800 Effectiveness (Percent Successfu Treatment of Infections) 78% 82% 78% Print Done

Explanation / Answer

Clearly, Antibiotic A is the best. (Lowest cost-effectiveness ratio)

Types Of Treatment Cost-effectiveness ratio Antibiotic A $13,000/78 = 166.67 Antibiotic B $15000/82 = 182.93 Antibiotic C $15,800/78 = 202.56

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