document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=135747>Question 135747</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Please help me solve this problem: The probability of recieving a passing grade on a biology test is 80%.  What are the odds that a student in the class recieved a failing grade? THANKS </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "odds of failing = [P(failing)]/[P(passing)] = 0.2/0.8 = 1/4 = 1:4<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "StanH. </SPAN>\n" );
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