SOLUTION: The probability that an event will occur is 2/7. What are the odds that the event will occur?

Question 589913: The probability that an event will occur is 2/7. What are the odds that the event will occur?
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Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2/7 probability means that for every 2 successes, there should be 5 failures. The odds are 2:5.
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