SOLUTION: The odds in favor of Galloping George winning the horse race are 23:4. Determine the probability that Galloping George wins the horse race.
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Question 267747: The odds in favor of Galloping George winning the horse race are 23:4. Determine the probability that Galloping George wins the horse race. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The odds in favor of Galloping George winning the horse race are 23:4. Determine the probability that Galloping George wins the horse race.
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If odds in favor of winning are a:b, P(winning) = a/(a+b)
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Your problem:
P(GG winning) = 23/27
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Stan H.
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