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Shen has bought tickets for a raffle. The odds in favor of his winning are 1:5. What is the probability of his winning?

User Geiger
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Answer:

Winning = (0.1667) or 16.6667%

Losing = (0.8333) or 83.3333%

Explanation:

"Odds for" winning: 1:5

"Odds against" winning: 5:1

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