Hi

The odds against an event are 8:8

In this case then, odds for would be 8:8

P(that the event will occur)  =  8/16 = 1/2 

Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

odds against the event are  8:8  



probability = 8/(8+8) = 8/16





 = 1/2 





50% probability........







 

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 





The odds  against an event means that the event will not occur  times for every  times that it does occur.





Hence the probability that the event will occur is:











And the probability that the event will NOT occur is:











John



My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it



 

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