A Total of 50 Raffle Tickets Are Sold for a Contest

question 150

Multiple Choice

A total of 50 raffle tickets are sold for a contest to win a car. If you purchase one ticket, what are your odds against winning?

• A) 49 to 1
• B) 50 to 1
• C) .05
• D) .01

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