SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem: The probability of recieving a passing grade on a biology test is 80%. What are the odds that a student in the class recieved a failing grade? T

Question 135747: Please help me solve this problem: The probability of recieving a passing grade on a biology test is 80%. What are the odds that a student in the class recieved a failing grade? THANKS
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The probability of recieving a passing grade on a biology test is 80%. What are the odds that a student in the class recieved a failing grade
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odds of failing = [P(failing)]/[P(passing)] = 0.2/0.8 = 1/4 = 1:4
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StanH.
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