SOLUTION: The odds of John winning a marathon are 3:7. What is the probability that John will win his next race?
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Question 110350: The odds of John winning a marathon are 3:7. What is the probability that John will win his next race?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The odds of John winning a marathon are 3:7. What is the probability that John will win his next race?
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If odds "for" winning are 3:7, the probability of winning is 3/(3+7)= 3/10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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