If the odds against an event are 5:8, then the probability that the event will fail to occur is

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Gabriel Glenn · Answer 1 · 2023-08-26T03:15:49+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

5/8

Odds against event are 5:8

Means ration of not happening of work =

5/8

Sample space has 8+5=13 possibilities

Probability it being to work=

8/13