SOLUTION: The odds against Lucky Strike winning the third race are 9:4. If Mary places an $8 bet on Lucky Strike and he wins, what are Mary's net winnings?
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Question 194620: The odds against Lucky Strike winning the third race are 9:4. If Mary places an $8 bet on Lucky Strike and he wins, what are Mary's net winnings?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9-4 means that for every $4 you bet you win 9.
You bet 8 so you win 18.
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Ed
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