A box contains 12 transistors, 5 of which are defective. If 5 are selected at random, find the probability of the statements below. a. All are defective b. None are defective a. The probability is 1 792 (Type a fraction. Simplify your answer.) b. The probability is. (Type a fraction. Simplify your answer.) C

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### Probability Problem: Transistors

A box contains 12 transistors, 5 of which are defective. If 5 are selected at random, find the probability of the statements below.

#### a. All are defective
The probability is \(\frac{1}{792}\).
(Type a fraction. Simplify your answer.)

#### b. None are defective
The probability is \(\_\_\).
(Type a fraction. Simplify your answer.)
Transcribed Image Text:### Probability Problem: Transistors A box contains 12 transistors, 5 of which are defective. If 5 are selected at random, find the probability of the statements below. #### a. All are defective The probability is \(\frac{1}{792}\). (Type a fraction. Simplify your answer.) #### b. None are defective The probability is \(\_\_\). (Type a fraction. Simplify your answer.)
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