a box contains 9 red and 2 blue marbles. If you select one marble at random from the box, determine the odds against selecting a red marble.
my answer is 9/11 probability=9desired outcome 11 total poss outcome odds= 2 desired outcome
9 undesired outcomes =2/9

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a box contains 9 red and 2 blue marbles. If you select one marble at random from the box, determine the odds against selecting a red marble.
my answer is   9/11   probability=9desired outcome                                          11 total poss outcome                       odds= 2 desired outcome
                                                  9 undesired outcomes  =2/9

anonymous · Answer

can anyone help me out and let me know if my answer is right or wrong?/

shane_b · Answer

"determine the odds against selecting a red marble."

The odds ***against*** selecting a red marble is 2/9.

anonymous · Answer

thanks

shane_b · Answer

no problem, good luck!