Disco Fever Is Randomly Found in One Half of One

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Disco Fever is randomly found in one half of one percent of the general population.Testing a swatch of clothing for the presence of polyester is 99% effective in detecting the presence of this disease.The test also yields a false-positive in 4% of the cases where the disease is not present.What is the probability that the disease is present if the test result is positive?

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Definitions:

Life

The existence of an individual human being or animal, characterized by growth, reproduction, activity, and continual change until death.

Kinship Care

Involves the care of children by relatives or close family friends when the biological parents are unable to do so, offering an alternative to traditional foster care.

Foster

Foster refers to providing care and a temporary home for someone or something that is in need, particularly children who require safe, supportive, and nurturing environments.

Relatives

Members of an individual's family other than their parents or children, such as siblings, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.