Suppose that 5% of the general population has a disease and the test for the

disease is accurate 80% of the time. What is the probability of testing positive

for the disease?

A. 23%

B. 32%

C. 26%

D. 29%

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Birdy

15 March, 05:19

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Ryder Hodges · Answer 1

It's 23 the correct answer is 23 because if u test 100 people and 5 percent get it

Suppose that 5% of the general population has a disease and the test for thedisease is accurate 80% of the time. What is the probability of testing positivefor the disease?A. 23%B. 32%C. 26%D. 29%