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A mammogram is used to screen women for breast cancer. False positives are tests that incorrectly show a positive result. 85% of positive mammograms are actually false positives. If 1,000 women receive mammograms, and 200 are told there is an abnormal finding, how many women are likely to actually have breast cancer?

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User Deloreyk
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Answer:

30

Explanation:

200 x .15 (1-.85 = .15)

30

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