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The probability of an event occurring is 7/9. Find the odds against the event occurring
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The probability of an event occurring is 7/9. Find the odds against the event occurring
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The probability of an event occurring is 7/9. Find the odds against the event occurring
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P(event NOT occurring) = 2/9
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Odds against = P(not)/P(for) = (2/9)/(7/9) = 2:7
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Stan H.
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