A teach chooses a student at random from a class of 10 boys and 15 girls. Find the odds in favor of and the odds against each event.

Question

Choosing a boy

Answer 1

favor of choosing a boy:
# of boys/# of total students, reduce
odds against choosing a boy:
# of girls/# of total students, reduce
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Answer 2

2/5 and 3/5?

Answer 3

Yes, good job!