A stack of cards contains 17 red cards and 9 black cards. What are the odds against drawing a red card?

A. 9:17

B. 17:9

C. 9:26

D. 17:26

To find the probability of choosing a red card we need to add both the cards so we have a total amount of cards.

17 + 9 = 26

Since, the question is asking the probability of choosing a RED card then the probability is a 17/26 chance. The answer choices are written as ratios. The ratio that is the same to 17/26 is [ D. 17:26 ]

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