30 patients had knee surgery, 20 had gastric surgery, and 5 had heart surgery. They were asked whether they were satisfied overall with their medical care. 24 knee surgery patients, 15 gastric surgery patients, and 3 heart surgery patients answered that they were satisfied overall. And yes, they all survived and all answered the survey.  What is the probability that a randomly satisfied patient in this sample was one who had knee surgery? Think P(Knee given satisfied). a. 42/55 b. None of the other answers is correct. c. 4/5 (simplified) d. 4/7 e. 6/11 (simplified)

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30 patients had knee surgery, 20 had gastric surgery, and 5 had heart surgery. They were asked whether they were satisfied overall with their medical care. 24 knee surgery patients, 15 gastric surgery patients, and 3 heart surgery patients answered that they were satisfied overall. And yes, they all survived and all answered the survey. 

What is the probability that a randomly satisfied patient in this sample was one who had knee surgery? Think P(Knee given satisfied).


a. 42/55
b. None of the other answers is correct.
c. 4/5 (simplified)
d. 4/7
e. 6/11 (simplified)
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