About 8% of the U.S. population catches the flu each season. Assuming everyone has equal probability of catching the flu, about what are the odds of catching the flu in a given season?

1 in 8

1 in 12

1 in 18

1 in 80

The correct answer is B. 1 in 12.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Let's review the information given to us to answer the question correctly:

Percentage of the U.S. population that catches the flu each season = 8%

8% = 8/100

2. Assuming everyone has equal probability of catching the flu, about what are the odds of catching the flu in a given season?

Let's review together each of the possible answers given:

A. 1 in 8  = 1/2 = 0.125 = 12.5%, this is not the percentage given.

B. 1 in 12  = 1/12 = 0.083 = 8.3%, if we round to 8%, this is the percentage given.

C. 1 in 18  = 1/18 = 0.056 = 5.6%, this is not the percentage given.

D. 1 in 80 = 1/80 = 0.0125 = 1.25%, this is not the percentage given.

The correct answer is B. 1 in 12.