Question

The probability of winning a prize in a local contest is 1 6. Find the actual odds against winning a prize

A)1:5
B)1:6
C)5:1
D)6:1

Answer 1

The probability of winning is 1/6
The probability of losing is 1-1/6=5/6
The odd against actual winning will be:
The ratio of winning to losing which is:
5:1
Thus the answer is:
C)5:1

Answer 2

Correct option is C i.e., 5:1.

Explanation:

The probability of winning a price is
`(1)/(6)`

The probability of losing is
`1-(1)/(6) =(5)/(6)`

The actual odd against winning will be:

The ratio of losing to winning which is:

`( (5)/(6))/((1)/(6) )`

=
`(5)/(1)`

Thus the answer is:

C)5:1