SOLUTION: The probability of a resident of a certain city being the victim of a serious crime at some point in his or her life is approximately .25 What are the odds in favor of a resident o

SOLUTION: The probability of a resident of a certain city being the victim of a serious crime at some point in his or her life is approximately .25 What are the odds in favor of a resident o

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Question 1168366: The probability of a resident of a certain city being the victim of a serious crime at some point in his or her life is approximately .25 What are the odds in favor of a resident of this city never being the victim of a serious crime during his or her lifetime?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The odds are 3 : 1.

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