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If the odds against an event are two to three what is the probability that the event will occur
\n" ); document.write( "odd against an event=2:3
\n" ); document.write( "odd in favor of events =3:2= favorable :unfavorable
\n" ); document.write( "total events=3+2=5
\n" ); document.write( "probability of success=favorable : total
\n" ); document.write( "p=3/5=0.6=60% \n" ); document.write( "

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