Question: A screening examination was performed on 250 persons for Factor X, which is found in disease Y. A definitive diagnosis for disease Y among the

A screening examination was performed on 250 persons for Factor X, which is found in disease Y. A definitive diagnosis for disease Y among the 250 persons had been obtained previously.

The results are charted below:

RESULTS OF DIAGNOSIS
Test Results Disease Present Disease Absent
Positive for Factor X 40 60
Negative for Factor X 10 140

The positive predictive value of this test is:

40%
56%
70%
80%
93%

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