SOLUTION: If the odds are 2 to 3 against an event. Find the probability of occurring the event.

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Question 760254: If the odds are 2 to 3 against an event. Find the probability of occurring the event.
Found 2 solutions by rothauserc, Alan3354:
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 - 2/3 = 1/3 which is the probability of the event occurring

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the odds are 2 to 3 against an event. Find the probability of occurring the event.
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2:3 against --> 3 of 5 in favor
= 0.6