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It is predicted that Merle will win the annual county pie-baking contest 30% of the time. What are the odds of Merle winning?

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Answer:

Odds in favor are 3:7

Odds against are 7:3

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Step-by-step explanation:

The probability Merle wins is 30% or 0.30

0.30 as a fraction is 30/100 = 3/10.

Merle would win 3 times and lose 10-3 = 7 times if attempting 10 tries.

The odds in favor are 3:7 to represent the ratio of 3 wins to 7 losses.

The odds against are 7:3 which is the reverse of the previous ratio.

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