SOLUTION: The odds in favor of winning a contest are 1:4. What is the probability that a person wins? please help

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Question 766057: The odds in favor of winning a contest are 1:4. What is the probability that a person wins? please help
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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The odds in favor of winning a contest are 1:4
that means you have a 1 in 4 chance or 1/4 = .25 or 25% probability