(a) Aldo is at a charity fundraiser and has a chance of receiving a gift. The odds in favor of receiving a gift are $\frac{5}{16}$. Find the probability of Aldo receiving a gift. gift. (b) A child has a box of candy which might have a toy inside. The probability of the box having a toy is $\frac{6}{13}$. What are the odds against the box having a toy? toy?
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