Solve the problem.
-The results of a medical test show that of 75 people selected at random who were given the test, 3 Tested positive and 72 tested negative. Determine the odds in favor of a person selected at random Testing positive on the test.
A) 1 : 24
B) 24 : 1
C)25: 1
D)1 : 25

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The odds in favor of a person testing positive are calculated by comparing the number of positive outcomes to the number of negative outcomes. With 3 testing positive and 72 testing negative, the odds in favor are 3:72, which simplifies to 1:24.

Solve the Problem. -The Results of a Medical Test Show That of 75