Question 925960
A person rolls two dice and wins if he or she throws doubles. What are the odds in favor of the event? What are the odds against the event?
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odds for = p(doubles)/p(not doubles) = (1/6)/(5/6) = 1:5
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odds against = p(not doubles)/p(doubles) = (5/6)/(1/6) = 5:1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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