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Question 135747: Please help me solve this problem: The probability of recieving a passing grade on a biology test is 80%. What are the odds that a student in the class recieved a failing grade? THANKS Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The probability of recieving a passing grade on a biology test is 80%. What are the odds that a student in the class recieved a failing grade
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odds of failing = [P(failing)]/[P(passing)] = 0.2/0.8 = 1/4 = 1:4
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