SOLUTION: The Raptors have an 80% chance of winning the next playoffs. a.What are the odds in favour of them winning? b.What are the odds against them winning?

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Question 1173799: The Raptors have an 80% chance of winning the next playoffs.
a.What are the odds in favour of them winning?

b.What are the odds against them winning?

Answer by ikleyn(52790)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(a)  The odds in favor  are  80:20,  or  8:2,  or  4:1.



(b)  the odds against  are  20:80,  or  2:8,  or  1:4.

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