<PRE><B>Question 256974</B>
The odds against Jason being promoted are 4:11.  Find the odds in favor of Jason being promoted.  Find the probability that Jason will be promoted.
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Odds against an event E = P(not E)/P(E)
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P(Jason will be promoted) = 11/15
P(Jason will not be promoted) = 4/15
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Odds in favor of Jason being promoted = 11:4
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>