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

Rene Xu asked Nov 12, 2023

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Rene Xu asked Nov 12, 2023

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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

Seriakillaz answered Nov 18, 2023

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