SOLUTION: The odds against Pat’s winning the election are 5:7. With these odds, what is the probability that Pat
will win the election?
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Question 554063: The odds against Pat’s winning the election are 5:7. With these odds, what is the probability that Pat
will win the election? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The odds against Pat’s winning the election are 5:7. With these odds, what is the probability that Pat will win the election?
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"odd's against" = P(lose)/P(win)
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5:7 = 5/12:7/12
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P(win) = 7/12
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Stan H.