SOLUTION: Hi I need help. The forecast calls for a 55% chance of rain. a) What is the probability it will rain? b) What are the odds it will rain? Thank you.

SOLUTION: Hi I need help. The forecast calls for a 55% chance of rain. a) What is the probability it will rain? b) What are the odds it will rain? Thank you.

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Question 1032446: Hi
I need help.
The forecast calls for a 55% chance of rain.
a) What is the probability it will rain?
b) What are the odds it will rain?
Thank you.
Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming only two outcomes: rain or no rain, then the probability of rain is 55/100, or 55%. The odds of rain are 55/100 to 45/100(since 100-55=45),or 11:9 !!!!!!
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