document.write( "Question 919702: There are two tests for a particular antibody. Test A gives a correct result 95% of the time. Test B is accurate 89% if the time. If a patient is given both tests, find the probability that: \r
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document.write( "At least one of the tests gives the correct result. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #557895 by ewatrrr(24785) You can put this solution on YOUR website! pA(correct) = .95, pB(correct) = .89 \n" ); document.write( "patient is given both tests \n" ); document.write( "P(at least one correct) = 1 - P(neither correct) = 1 - (.05)(.11) = 1 - .0055 = . 9945 0r 99.45% \n" ); document.write( " |