SOLUTION: If the odds against an event are two to three what is the probability that the event will occur
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Question 1139754: If the odds against an event are two to three what is the probability that the event will occur
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If the odds against an event are two to three what is the probability that the event will occur
odd against an event=2:3
odd in favor of events =3:2= favorable :unfavorable
total events=3+2=5
probability of success=favorable : total
p=3/5=0.6=60%
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