SOLUTION: The probability of snow is 70%. What are the odds of it not snowing?

Question 438038: The probability of snow is 70%. What are the odds of it not snowing?
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, stanbon:
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It either snows or does not snow, so the probability of it not snowing is 100% - 70%, or 30%.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The probability of snow is 70%. What are the odds of it not snowing.
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P(not snow) = 0.30
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odds against snow = [P(not snow)]/[P(snow)] = 0.30/0.70 = 3:7
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cheers,
Stan H.
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