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Question 6

The probability of winning a particular game at the Game Place is 1/ 4 . Find the odds against winning the game. options: a. 1 to 4 b. 3 to 1 c.3 to 4 d.5 to 1
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odds against a winning game = probability of losing the game / probability of winning the game

probability of losing the game = 1 - 1/4 = 3/4

so

odd against winning = P(loose)/P(win)

= (3/4 )/(1/4) = 3/1

that is. 3 to 1

so option b is answer

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