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Sack A has 16 horns and 14 harmonicas. Sack B has 7 horns and 8 harmonicas. You are hoping for s harmonica. Which sack will you draw from? Why?

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Sack A has a chance of 14/30 = 7/15.

Sack B has a chance of 8/15.

The one which is less has a greater probability.
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