SOLUTION: The odds against event A are occurring 3:1 and the odds in favor of event B are 3:5 what is the probability that at least one of these independent events occurs?

Question 611806: The odds against event A are occurring 3:1 and the odds in favor of event B are 3:5 what is the probability that at least one of these independent events occurs?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The odds against event A are occurring 3:1 and the odds in favor of event B are 3:5 what is the probability that at least one of these independent events occurs?
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P(A) = 1/4
P(B) = 3/8
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P(A') = 3/4
P(B') = 5/8
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P(at least one of A and B) = 1 - (3/4)(5/8)
= 1 - 15/32
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= 17/32
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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