document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=211219>Question 211219</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Please someone help be solve this problem I am lost need the step by step solution.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The odds against Lightning winning the third race are 9:4. If Sally places an $8 bet on Lightning to win and Lightning wins, find Sally's net winnings.<BR>\n" );
document.write( " A)$2.25   B)$36    C)$18.00    D)$9.00   E)$72 </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #159586 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Theo><B>Theo(13342)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Theo><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=Theo><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=159586\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 9:4 odds means you will win 9/4 * your bet.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "you get your money back plus that.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "you bet $8.00<BR>\n" );
document.write( "you win 9/4 * $8.00 = $18.00.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "you get back $18.00 + $8.00 = $26.00<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Your net winnings are $18.00<BR>\n" );
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