Solve the problem.
-A bag contains 15 balls numbered 1 through 15. What are the odds in favor of selecting a ball that has an even number?
A)7 : 8
B)15 : -8
C)7 : 15
D)2 : 13

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There are 7 even-numbered balls (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14) and 8 odd-numbered balls (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15). The odds in favor of selecting an even-numbered ball are the ratio of even to odd, which is 7:8.

Solve the Problem. -A Bag Contains 15 Balls Numbered 1 Through 15. What