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. red or yellow (r or y) state the odds against red or yellow in lowest terms. the odds against red or yellow are \\(\square\\) to \\(\square\\). (type whole numbers.)

Explanation:

Step1: Count total balls

Count all balls: Balls are B: 4, Y: 5, R: 2. Total = 4 + 5 + 2 = 11.

Step2: Count favorable (R or Y)

R or Y: 5 + 2 = 7.

Step3: Count unfavorable (not R or Y)

Unfavorable (B) = 4.

Step4: Odds against = unfavorable : favorable

Odds against R or Y = 4 : 7.

Answer:

4 to 7