Question

The probability of winning a particular game at the Game Place is 1 4 14 . Find the odds against winning the game.

Answer 1

3:1

Explanation:

The probability of winning is

P(win) = 1/4 = winning/ total

1 win

4 total

total - wins = losses

4-1 = 3

There are 3 losses

To find the odds against winning is finding the odds of losing

We need to compare losing to not losing

3:1