A Lot Contains 12 Items, and 4 Are Defective

question 41

Multiple Choice

A lot contains 12 items, and 4 are defective. If three items are drawn at random from the lot, what is the probability they are not defective?

• A) 0.3333
• B) 0.2545
• C) 0.5000
• D) 0.2963
• E) 0.0370

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