Question

The odds in favor of Frank McKinnis winning a hot dog eating contest are 3:8.

a. Determine the probability that Frank will win the contest.
b. Determine the probability that Frank will not win the contest.
a. The probability that Frank will win the contest is
b. The probability that Frank will not win the contest is

Answer 1

a. 37.5% chance of winning

b. 5/8 or 62.5% chance of losing

Explanation:

a. 37.5% chance of winning

b. 5/8 or 62.5% chance of losing