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) .018
B) .037
C) .296
D) .333

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The probability of a failed transplant is 4/12 = 1/3. The probability of all 3 patients failing is (1/3)^3 = 1/27 = 0.037.

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