SOLUTION: If it has been determined that the probability of an earthquake occurring on a certain day in a certain area is 0.03125, what are the odds AGAINST an earthquake? The answer nee

Question 33621: If it has been determined that the probability of an earthquake occurring on a certain day in a certain area is 0.03125, what are the odds AGAINST an earthquake?
The answer needs to be in ratio form i.e. 2 to 1 etc.
Answer by venugopalramana(3286) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If it has been determined that the probability of an earthquake occurring on a certain day in a certain area is 0.03125, what are the odds AGAINST an earthquake?
ODDS IN FAVOUR =0.03125
ODDS AGAINST =1-0.03125=0.96875
ODDS AGAINST/ODDS IN FAVOUR =0.96875/0.03125=96875/3125=19375/625=3875/125
=775/25=155/5=31/1
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