SOLUTION: The odds in favor of an earthquake are 5 to 1. What is the probability that an earthquake will occur?

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Question 474457: The odds in favor of an earthquake are 5 to 1. What is the probability that an earthquake will occur?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The odds in favor of an earthquake are 5 to 1. What is the probability that an earthquake will occur?
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Ans: 5/6
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Cheers,
Stan H.