SOLUTION: It has been determined that the probablity of an earthquake occuring on a certain day in a certain area is .01, what are the odds against an earthquake?

Question 360782: It has been determined that the probablity of an earthquake occuring on a certain day in a certain area is .01, what are the odds against an earthquake?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

P(earthquake occuring)= 1/100

odds for an earthquake occurring are 1 out of 99

Odds against are 99 to 1 

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