SOLUTION: The odds against a candidate winning an election are given at 1 to 4. a. what are the odds in favor of the candidate winning? b. what is the probability that the candidate will w

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Question 473141: The odds against a candidate winning an election are given at 1 to 4.
a. what are the odds in favor of the candidate winning?
b. what is the probability that the candidate will win the election?

Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
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a. 4/1
b. 4/5