SOLUTION: If the odds of winning a raffle are 12:258, what is the probability of winning?

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Question 442707: If the odds of winning a raffle are 12:258, what is the probability of winning?
Found 2 solutions by swincher4391, robertb:
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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A ratio can also be expressed as a fraction. 12:258 = 12/258.
Reduce to 2/43.
The odds are 2/43, or 2:43.

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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the probability of winning is 12%2F%2812+%2B+258%29+=+12%2F270+=+2%2F45