Solve the Problem. -The Table Below Shows the Number of People Testing Positive

question 260

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The table below shows the number of people testing positive for a certain disease amongst those who do have the disease and amongst those who don't. Use the table to answer the question. What percentage of those that don't have the disease tested negative?

• A)98.6%
• B)90.1%
• C)99.8%
• D)88.9%

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