SOLUTION: The probability that an event will occur is 2/7. What are the odds the the event will occur?

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Question 589899: The probability that an event will occur is 2/7. What are the odds the the event will occur?
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If the odds in favor of an outcome are , then the probability the event will occur is

So



Solve for and and write your odds as

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