SOLUTION: The odds against a 65 year old living to age 80 are 11:7. Find the probability that a 65 year old lives to age 80. I got 7/18 which is 39%. Does this sound correct?

SOLUTION: The odds against a 65 year old living to age 80 are 11:7. Find the probability that a 65 year old lives to age 80. I got 7/18 which is 39%. Does this sound correct?

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Question 1140629: The odds against a 65 year old living to age 80 are 11:7. Find the probability that a 65 year old lives to age 80.
I got 7/18 which is 39%. Does this sound correct?
Answer by ikleyn(52878) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is correct.

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