document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1033697>Question 1033697</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The probability of an event is 5/6, what are the odds AGAINST this event happening?  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Odds AGAINST A = P(not A)/P(A)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Odds = (1/6)/(5/6) = 1:5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
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