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

Answer:

$1\text{ to 5}$

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:

$\begin{gathered} \frac{1}{6}\text{ to }\frac{5}{6}\text{ } \\ \\ which\text{ is:} \\ 1\text{ to 5} \end{gathered}$