SOLUTION: The odds against Lounging Larry winning the horse race are 5:12. Determine the probability that Lounging Larry wins the horse race. 5/12 12/5 17/5 5/17 12/17

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Question 628488: The odds against Lounging Larry winning the horse race are 5:12. Determine the probability that Lounging Larry wins the horse race.
5/12
12/5
17/5
5/17
12/17
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

The odds against Lounging Larry winning the horse race are 5:12. (5 Ls for every 12 Ws)

P(W) = 12/17