document.write( "Question 486562: The odds against Lounging Larry winning the horse race are 8:5. Determine the probability that Lounging Larry wins the horse race.\r
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document.write( "1. 5/13
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document.write( "2. 8/13
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document.write( "3. 5/8
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document.write( "4. 8/5
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document.write( "5. 13/5\r
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document.write( "Which answer is it, because I am not sure? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #332693 by solver91311(24713) You can put this solution on YOUR website! \r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The other tutor has the arithmetic right, but slightly faulty logic. 8:5 are the odds against winning. 8 ways to lose, 5 ways to win: Probability of win: \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "John \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |