SOLUTION: Find the probability whose odds against are 1 to 2

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Question 604756: Find the probability whose odds against are 1 to 2
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The probabilities of the events are 1/3 and 2/3
If the odds against are 1 to 2, then the odds in
favor are 2 to 1 . That means the probability in favor is
2/3. The probability against is 1/3