SOLUTION: The probability of an event is 5/6, what are the odds AGAINST this event happening?

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Question 1033697: The probability of an event is 5/6, what are the odds AGAINST this event happening?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The probability of an event is 5/6, what are the odds AGAINST this event happening?
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Odds AGAINST A = P(not A)/P(A)
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Your problem::
Odds = (1/6)/(5/6) = 1:5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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