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The value of mammography as a screening test for breast cancer has been controversial, particularly among young women. A study was recently performed looking at the rate of false positives for repeated screening mammograms among approximately 10,000 women who were members of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a large health-maintenance organization in New England [9].
The study reported that of a total of 1996 tests given to 40- to 49-year-old women, 156 yielded false-positive results.
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Suppose a woman is given a mammogram every 2 years starting at age 40. What is the probability that she will have at least one false-positive test result among 5 screening tests during her forties? (Assume the repeated screening tests are independent.)

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