Determine the probability of getting a positive test result

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A certain disease is found in one person in 5000. If a person does have the disease, the test will show a positive result 93% of the time. If a person does not have the disease, the test in 1 out of 500 cases will give a false positive result. Determine the probability of getting a positive test result.

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