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A blood test to detect prostate cancer in men gives a positive result 96% of the time if a person has prostate cancer, and it is 97% accurate for people who do not have the disease. What is the probability of getting a false positive result (that is, a person tests positive but does not actually have the ailment)?. A.0.01. B.0.03. C.0.04. D.0.07 . E.0.97

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I would have to say C.
that is my final answer.
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

.03

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