Question
A jar contains 45 red candies and 60 black candies. Suppose a candy is selected at random. What are the odds against selecting a red candy?
A.3 to 7
B.4 to 3
C.4 to 7
D.3 to 4
A.3 to 7
B.4 to 3
C.4 to 7
D.3 to 4
Answers
GPT 3.5
C. 4 to 7
The probability of selecting a red candy is 45/105 = 3/7.
Therefore, the probability of NOT selecting a red candy is 1 - 3/7 = 4/7.
The odds against selecting a red candy can be expressed as 4 to 7.
The probability of selecting a red candy is 45/105 = 3/7.
Therefore, the probability of NOT selecting a red candy is 1 - 3/7 = 4/7.
The odds against selecting a red candy can be expressed as 4 to 7.