SOLUTION: can you please help with this question? I am so lost with it. the odds for even A are 5 to 7. a) what is the probability that event A happens? b) what is the probability t

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Question 417508: can you please help with this question? I am so lost with it.
the odds for even A are 5 to 7.
a) what is the probability that event A happens?
b) what is the probability that event A doeant happen?
c) what are the odds against A happening?

thank you thank you so much for your help!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

the odds for event A are 5 to 7. 

a) what is the probability that event A happens?  P = 5/12

b) what is the probability that event A doesnt happen? P = 1-5/12 = 7/12

c) what are the odds against A happening? 7 to 5