SOLUTION: The theoretical probability that candidate Smith wins the election is given to be 13/18. What are equivalent odds that Smith wins?
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Question 294992: The theoretical probability that candidate Smith wins the election is given to be 13/18. What are equivalent odds that Smith wins?
Answer by Aust05(12) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
13:5 becuase the odds equal the total, so he has a 13 in eighteen chance that means 13 for winning 5 for losing
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