Use Bayes' rule to find the indicated probability.The incidence of a certain disease on the island of Tukow is 4%. A new test has been developed to diagnose the disease. Using this test, 91% of those who have the disease test positive while 4% of those who do not have the disease test positive (false positive). If a person tests positive, what is the probability that he or she actually has the disease?

A. 0.438
B. 0.487
C. 0.91
D. 0.856


Answer: B

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Simplify the expression by using the order of operations.2 ? 6 + 2(7 + 3) + 4

A. 33 B. 40 C. 36 D. 164

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Solve the equation by making an appropriate substitution.x4 - 13x2 + 36 = 0

A. {-2, 2, -3, 3} B. {-2i, 2i, -3i, 3i} C. {2, 3} D. {4, 9}

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Refer to the following recipe to answer the question. Give your answer as a mixed numeral. Grandma's Fork Cookies 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup shortening 1 pinch salt 3 eggs 2 tsp soda 2 tsp cream of tartar 1

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A. 5 cups
B. 4 cups
C. 2 cups
D. 3 cups

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