Question

if the probability that an event will occur is 4/5, then the probability that the event will not occur is 1/5, and the odds in favor of the event occurring are the odds are _:_ as a ratio simplified

Answer 1

odds= probability/ (1-probability)

`=((4)/(5))/(1-(4)/(5))=(0.8)/(0.2)=\text{ 8:2 = 4:1}`