SOLUTION: You were told that the odds against you winning the race was 12:14. What is the probability you will win the race?

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Question 1135891: You were told that the odds against you winning the race was 12:14. What is the probability you will win the race?
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Odds AGAINST = 12:14 --> Odds IN FAVOR = 14:12 = 7:6 --> Probability = 7/(7+6) = 7/13