$A$ disease affects two-thirds of the population of a country. $A$ test for the disease gives the correct outcome with probability $\frac{2}{3}$. $A$ person $X$ tests positive for the disease. The probability that $X$ has the disease is

  • A
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{4}{9}$
  • D
    $\frac{4}{5}$

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