Question

Justin writes the letters I-L-L-I-N-O-I-S on cards and then places the card in a hat. What are the odds in favor of picking an I? a. 5:3 b. 3:5 c. 3:7 d. 1:2

Answer 1

B. 3:5
because there are 3 I’s and then since it says ODDS the left over 5 go after the :

Answer 2

B. 3 : 5

Explanation:

We are given that,

Justin writes the letters I-L-L-I-N-O-I-S on the cards.

Now, he placed the cards inside a hat.

It is required to find the odds of picking an I.

Since, 'Odds in favor of picking an I is the ratio of picking an I and not picking an I'

Now, the possibility of picking an I =
`(3)/(8)`

And, the possibility of not picking an I =
`(5)/(8)`

Thus, the odds in favor of picking an I is
`(3)/(8)` :
`(5)/(8)`

That is, the odds in favor of picking an I is 3 : 5.

Hence, option B is correct.