The probability that one test is positive. The probability that 20 tests will have 5 positive cases. а. b.

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In a medical lab, the RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) is used to detect the SARS-
Cov-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Suppose the probability that 10 tests will have one
positive and 9 negative cases is 0.387. Find
The probability that one test is positive.
The probability that 20 tests will have 5 positive cases.
a.
b.
Transcribed Image Text:In a medical lab, the RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) is used to detect the SARS- Cov-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Suppose the probability that 10 tests will have one positive and 9 negative cases is 0.387. Find The probability that one test is positive. The probability that 20 tests will have 5 positive cases. a. b.
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