A traffic light is green for 15 seconds, yellow for 3 seconds, and red for 23 seconds. Suppose your approach to the light is not affected by traf- fic or other factors. What are the odds in favor of the light being red or yellow when you first see the light? Select one: a. 26 : 15

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A traffic light is green for 15 seconds, yellow for 3 seconds, and red for 23 seconds. Suppose your approach to the light is not affected by traf- fic or other factors. What are the odds in favor of the light being red or yellow when you first see the light?

Select one:
a. 26 : 15
b. 18 : 23
c. 23 : 18
d. 15 : 26
e. 15 : 41
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