Question

Jamal writes the letters kansas on the cards and then places the cards in a hat what are the odds in favor of picking an s

Answer 1

The odds are 2:4 which simplify to 1:2.

This is because there are 2 s's and 4 letters that are not 2.

Answer 2

Odd in favor = $\frac{number \ of \ favorable \ outcomes}{number \ of \ unfavourable \ outcomes}$

Jamal writes the letters 'kansas' on the cards

There are two letters 's'  and 4 letters that are not 's'

The number of favorable outcomes of picking an s = 2

The number of unfavorable outcomes of picking an s = 4

So odd in favor = $\frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$