SOLUTION: if odds against an event occurring are 2:7,what is the probability of the event occurring?

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Question 375868: if odds against an event occurring are 2:7,what is the probability of the event occurring?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Odds are given as outcomes against to outcomes for.
Probability is given as outcomes for divided by total outcomes.
P=7%2F9