Maria and John have decided that once they live in a house,
Maria and John have decided that once they live in a house, they want
to have a pet. They go to an animal shelter and find several pets that they would love to take home. There are 3 Siamese cats, 3 German Shepherds, 9 Labrador Retrievers, and 22 mixed-breed dogs. Since they can’t decide, they place all the adoption cards in a container and draw one.
A. What is the probability that they select a cat?
B. What is the probability that they select either a German Shepherd or a Labrador Retriever?
C. What is the probability that if they select a dog, that it is not a mixed breed?
D. What are the odds in favor of and against choosing a Siamese cat?