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If the probability of an event happening is 88/93, what are the odds against it happening. Explain

User Bentech
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Answer:


88/5

Explanation:

If the probability of an event happening is 88/93, means there are total 93 outcomes.

The odds against it happening can be given by:


88/(93-88)

=
88/5

User Daniel Brockman
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x = probability of not happening.
88/93 + x = 1
x=1-88/93
x=93-88/93
x=5/93
hope this helps
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