Solve the problem.
-In a certain town, 25% of people commute to work by bicycle. If a person is selected randomly From the town, what are the odds against selecting someone who commutes by bicycle?
A) 1 to 3
B)3 to 4
C)4to 1
D)3 to 1

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The probability of selecting someone who commutes by bicycle is 25%, or 1/4. The probability of not selecting someone who commutes by bicycle is 75%, or 3/4. The odds against selecting someone who commutes by bicycle are the ratio of not commuting by bicycle to commuting by bicycle, which is 3:1.

Solve the Problem. -In a Certain Town, 25% of People Commute to Work