After vaccination, the probability of getting flu is 0.15. Without vaccination, it is 0.4. In a particular country, 45% of the population is vaccinated. If a randomselection is made, what is the probability that the person who has flu is vaccinated?

After vaccination, the probability of getting flu is 0.15. Without vaccination, it is 0.4. In a particular country, 45% of the population is vaccinated. If a randomselection is made, what is the probability that the person who has flu is vaccinated?

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