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? Answer should

Question 33622: 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?
Answer should be in ratio form.
Found 2 solutions by mszlmb, Nate:
Answer by mszlmb(115) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1-.03125=.96875
Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.03125 turn the answer to a fraction
3125/100,000
now, subtraction that from 100% or 100,000/100,000
(100,000/100,000) - (3125/100,000)
= (96,875/100,000)
if you want, you can simplify the answer!
96,875:100,000
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