SOLUTION: The odds aganist an event are 9:8. Find the probability that the event will occur.

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Question 352658: The odds aganist an event are 9:8. Find the probability that the event will occur.
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outcomes against the event occurring
outcomes for the event occurring
total outcomes
P(Event occurring)=

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