SOLUTION: The probability of an event occurring is 3/8. Find the odds against the event occurring
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Question 454322: The probability of an event occurring is 3/8. Find the odds against the event occurring
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The probability of an event occurring is 3/8.
Find the odds against the event occurring
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Prob of event not occurring is 5/8.
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Odds AGAINST event = P(not E)/P(E) = (5/8)/(3/8) = 5:3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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