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In a clinical trial, 100 patients were treated with a new medication, and 40 of them were cured. In the same trial, 200 patients were given a placebo, and 70 of them were cured.
  1. Calculate the percentage of patients who were cured by the medication and the placebo.
  2. Conclude which is more effective for curing patients.

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