SOLUTION: If the odds of winning a raffle are 7:229 what is the probability of winning? a) 7/236 b) 229/236 c) 7/222 d) 7/229

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Question 613748: If the odds of winning a raffle are 7:229 what is the probability of winning?
a) 7/236
b) 229/236
c) 7/222
d) 7/229
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

odds of winning a raffle are 7:229 

P(winning) = 7/(7+229) = 7/236