What is the probability of a randomly chosen person

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A? new, simple test has been developed to detect a particular type of cancer. The test must be evaluated before it is put into use. A medical researcher selects a random sample of 2,000 adults and finds? (by other? means) that 4?% have this type of cancer. Each of the 2,000 adults is given the? test, and it is found that the test indicates cancer in 97?% of those who have it and in 1?% of those who do not.

Based on these? results, what is the probability of a randomly chosen person having cancer given that the test indicates? cancer? Of a person having cancer given that the test does not indicate? cancer?

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