Find the odds in favor of the indicated event.
-Rolling a number less than 3 with a fair die.
A) 2 to 3
B) 1 to 2
C) 1 to 1
D) 1 to 3

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A fair die has 6 sides, with numbers 1 through 6. The numbers less than 3 are 1 and 2, so there are 2 favorable outcomes. The numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6 are not less than 3, so there are 4 unfavorable outcomes. The odds in favor are 2 to 4, which simplifies to 1 to 2.

Find the Odds in Favor of the Indicated Event