In 2011, the number of transplants in the United States was 26,745, and the number of donors was 14,146. What is most likely the reason that there were more transplants than donors?

A.The data that were used for comparison was not compatible.
B. The data were not recorded accurately.
C. There were retransplants done.
D. Each donor gave away more than one organ.

Question

In 2011, the number of transplants in the United States was 26,745, and the number of donors was 14,146. What is most likely the reason that there were more transplants than donors?

A.The data that were used for comparison was not compatible.
B. The data were not recorded accurately.
C. There were retransplants done.
D. Each donor gave away more than one organ.

eclipsedstar · Answer

I was thinking between A and D. @kidrah69

loser66 · Answer

D

eclipsedstar · Answer

Ooh ok...I thought A was a possibility because the number of transplants was more than twice the amount which seemed off...

loser66 · Answer

One donor can give: 1 heart, 2 lungs, 2 kidneys,

eclipsedstar · Answer

True.

loser66 · Answer

That makes 1 donor supplies 5 transplants

eclipsedstar · Answer

Ok. It's not always the case if the donor were alive though. It would be understandable if it were not. Thanks!