SOLUTION: The odds against Lounging Larry winning the horse race are 3:8. Determine the probability that Lounging Larry wins the horse race.
3/8
8/3
3/11
8/11
5/11
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Question 467397: The odds against Lounging Larry winning the horse race are 3:8. Determine the probability that Lounging Larry wins the horse race.
3/8
8/3
3/11
8/11
5/11
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the odds of Lounging Larry winning the race are 3:8, then his chances are 3 out of 3+8, or 3 out of 11. Thus, his probability is 3/11..
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