Question

Of the 34 cars in a parking lot, 20 are green, 8 are gold, and the rest are black. What are the odds against the next car leaving the lot being black?

Answer 1

20+8=28
34-28=6
6/34=3/17
3/17=.18
There is a .18 or 3/17 chance that a car leaving will be black.

Answer 2

20+8=28

34-28=6

6/34=3/17

3/17=.18

There is a .18 or 3/17 chance that a car leaving will be black.