SOLUTION: If the odds of winning a raffle are 7:229 what is the probability of winning? a) 7/236 b) 229/236 c) 7/222 d) 7/229

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Question 613748: If the odds of winning a raffle are 7:229 what is the probability of winning?
a) 7/236
b) 229/236
c) 7/222
d) 7/229

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 
Hi,
odds of winning a raffle are 7:229
P(winning) = 7/(7+229) = 7/236
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