Question

six people (aaron, byron, coast, nate, ocean, and rowan) form a club, n = {a, b, c, n, o, r}. if they choose a president randomly, find the odds against byron becoming president.
the odds against byron becoming president are (square) to (square) (type whole numbers.)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate number of favorable and unfavorable outcomes

Favorable outcomes for Byron becoming president is 1. Unfavorable outcomes is \(6 - 1=5\).

Step2: Determine odds - against formula

Odds against an event \(E\) is given by \(\frac{\text{Number of unfavorable outcomes}}{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}\).

Answer:

5 to 1