SOLUTION: If the probability that an identified hurricane will make a direct hit on a certain stretch of beach is 0.20, what are the odds against a direct hit?

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Question 62860: If the probability that an identified hurricane will make a direct hit on a certain stretch of beach is 0.20, what are the odds against a direct hit?
Answer by stanbon(48568) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the probability that an identified hurricane will make a direct hit on a certain stretch of beach is 0.20, what are the odds against a direct hit?
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P(direct hit)=0.2
P(no direct hit)=0.8
Odds against direct hit = [P(no direct hit)]/P[(direct hit)]=0.8/0.2=4
Odds are 4 to 1 or 4:1 against.
Cheers,
Stan H.