SOLUTION: If the odds against an event A are 15 to 1, what is the probability associated with event A occurring

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Question 393785: If the odds against an event A are 15 to 1, what is the probability associated with event A occurring
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
odds against an event A are 15 to 1 relates to:
odds in favor of an event occuring is 1:15
P(of the event incurring) = 1/16
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