Suppose 1 in 100 products has a certain defect. A test detects the defect in 95 % of defective products. The test also "detects" the defect in 10 % of non-defective products. . With what probability does a positive test diagnose a defect?

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Suppose 1 in 100 products has a certain defect.
A test detects the defect in 95 % of defective products.
The test also "detects" the defect in 10 % of non-defective products.
. With what probability does a positive test diagnose a defect?
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose 1 in 100 products has a certain defect. A test detects the defect in 95 % of defective products. The test also "detects" the defect in 10 % of non-defective products. . With what probability does a positive test diagnose a defect?
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