Answer: Choose randomly from the pile on the left.
Step-by-step explanation: The ratio of brown to black sticks on the left pile is 16:28 and on the right pile is 44:12. Therefore, jack should choose from the left side because there is a higher chance in picking a black stick.
He would use 9 bills, and 5 coins. (fours $10, one $5, four $1. three quarters, one dime, and one penny). I calculated it all to make sure the total came out as 49.86
