SOLUTION: Suppose the probability of selling a car is 0.30. Find the odds against selling a car today?

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Question 389179: Suppose the probability of selling a car is 0.30. Find the odds against selling a car today?
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, robertb:
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.70

Either one or the other happens, so the two probabilities add to 1.

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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The odds against selling a car would be 0.70/0.30, or 7:3 (7 is to 3).