document.write( "Question 467397: The odds against Lounging Larry winning the horse race are 3:8. Determine the probability that Lounging Larry wins the horse race.\r
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\n" ); document.write( " 3/11
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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.. \n" ); document.write( "
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