Solve the problem.
-One person is selected at random from a class of 40 males and 28 females. Find the odds against selecting a male.
A)7:10
B)10:17
C)17:10
D)10:7

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The odds against selecting a male are calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males: 28 females to 40 males simplifies to 7:10. Therefore, the odds against selecting a male are 10:7.

Solve the Problem. -One Person Is Selected at Random from a Class of a Class