If the odds against an event happening are 63/95, what is the probability of the event happening? Write all answers as simplified fractions.
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We can do this by subtracting the odds against from the total odds: Total odds = odds against + odds in favor 1 = 63/95 + odds in favor Odds in favor = 1 - 63/95 Odds in favor = 32/95 Now that we have the odds in favor, we can use the formula: Probability = Show more…
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