document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=248623>Question 248623</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The odds of losing a certain card game is 7 to 13, which means that on average there are 7 losses for every 13 wins. What is the probability of losing the game? Express your answer as a percent. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "If \"odds against\" are a:b, probability of losing = a/(a+b)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "P(losing) = 7/(7+13) = 7/20 = 0.35<BR>\n" );
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