Question

The odds against a particular event happening are 9 : 7. What is the probability that the event will happen?

Answer 1

7/16

Explanation:

Odds against = number of failures / number of successes

So number of failures = 9 and the number of successes = 7.

Probability = number of successes / number of total events

P = 7 / (7 + 9)

P = 7/16