SOLUTION: A standard six-sided die is rolled. Find the odds in favor of rolling a 3?

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Question 752848: A standard six-sided die is rolled. Find the odds in favor of rolling a 3?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A standard six-sided die is rolled. Find the odds in favor of rolling a 3?
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P(x = 3) = 1/6
P(x # 3) = 5/6
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odds in favor = P(x=3)/P(x#3) = 1:5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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