SOLUTION: If the odds against Ealgenton winning the election are 2 to 7, then what is the probability the eagleton will win the election?
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These are all equivalent:
odds against = f:s, odds in favor = s:f, probability =
Substituting f=2, and s=7
odds against = 2:7, odds in favor = 7:2, probability = =
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