SOLUTION: Assessment 9-4A p. 573# 13 13. From a set of eight marbles, five red and three white, you choose one at random. What are the odds in favor of choosing a red marble?

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Question 353920: Assessment 9-4A p. 573# 13
13. From a set of eight marbles, five red and three white, you choose one at random. What are the odds in favor of choosing a red marble?
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Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Probability of choosing a red marble: 5/8
odds in favor of choosing a red marble: 5 to 3.
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Ed

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
*Note: "Total number of marbles is 8"
5 are red and 3 are white
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Choosing one at random:
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P(choosing a red marble)= 5/8