Question

Jessica is at a charity fundraiser and has a chance of receiving a gift. The odds in favor of receiving a gift are 5/12. Find the probability of Jessica receiving a gift.

Answer 1

5/17

Explanation:

This is a question to calculate probability from odds. The formula is given as:

A formula for calculating probability from odds is P = Odds / (Odds + 1)

From the question , we are told that the odds of receiving a gift is

= 5:12

The probability of Jessica receiving a gift =

Probability = Odds / (Odds + 1)

P = 5/12 / ( 5/12 + 1)

P = (5/12)/ (17/12)

P = 5/12 × 12/17

= 5/17

Therefore, the probability of Jessica. receiving a gift is 5/17.