Question

A bag contains 9 cards numbered 1 through 9. A card is randomly chosen from the bag. What is the probability that the card has an odd number on it?

Write your answer as a fraction.

Answer 1

5/9

Explanation:

Odd numbers 1-9: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

5 of the 9 numbers are odd, therefore there is a 5/9 probability that you will choose a card with an odd number on it.

Answer 2

5/9. there are 5 odd cards in the deck.