Question

Give the correct numerical response.The odds against obtaining a 4 when a single fair die is tossed aretoThe odds against obtaining a 4 when a single fair die is tossed are(Type whole numbers.)

Answer 1

`1\text{ to 5}`

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we want to compare odds

In a single toss of a die, the probability of obtaining a 4 is 1/6

This is because there are 6 possible results and only one of these could be 4

The probability of not obtaining a 4 is 5/6

This is because the sum of the probability of obtaining a 4 and not obtaining a 4 is 1

Now, let us compare the odds

We have that as:

`\begin{gathered} (1)/(6)\text{ to }(5)/(6)\text{ } \\ \\ which\text{ is:} \\ 1\text{ to 5} \end{gathered}`