Question

the given jar contains yellow (y), blue (b), and red (r) balls. anne randomly chooses a single ball from the can shown here. find the odds against the event.
blue or yellow (b or y)
state the odds against blue or yellow in lowest terms.
the odds against blue or yellow are \\(\square\\) to \\(\square\\).
(type whole numbers.)

Explanation:

Step1: Count total balls

Count all balls: Blue (B): 4, Yellow (Y): 4, Red (R): 3. Total = \(4 + 4 + 3 = 11\).

Step2: Count favorable (B or Y)

Favorable (B or Y): \(4 + 4 = 8\).

Step3: Count unfavorable (not B or Y)

Unfavorable (red) = 3.

Step4: Odds against formula

Odds against = unfavorable : favorable = \(3:8\).

Answer:

3 to 8