A certain genetic condition affects 5% of the population in a city of 10,000. Suppose there is a test for the condition that has an error rate of 1% (i.e., 1% false negatives and 1% false positives). Consider the values that would complete the table below.
Has condition | Does not have condition | Totals | |
---|---|---|---|
Test positive | |||
Test negative | |||
Totals |
What is the probability (as a percentage) that a person does not have the condition if he or she tests negative? (Round your answer to once decimal place.
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