Answer the question.Suppose that a test for a disease correctly gives positive results for 95% of those having the disease and correctly gives negative results for 90% of those who don't have the disease. Suppose also that the incidence of the disease is 1%. If a person tests positive for the disease, what is the chance that they have the disease? Find the exact percentage.

A. 8.8%
B. 13.4%
C. 95%
D. 10%


Answer: A

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