Suppose that 4 out of 12 liver transplants done at a hospital will fail within a year. Consider a random sample of 3 of these 12 patients. What is the probability that all 3 patients will result in failed transplants?
A) .037
B) .018
C) .296
D) .333

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The probability that all 3 patients will have failed transplants is calculated using combinations. The probability is (4/12) * (3/11) * (2/10) = 0.018.

Suppose That 4 Out of 12 Liver Transplants Done at a Hospital