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If the odds against an event happening are 40/89, what is the probability of the event happening?
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If the odds against an event happening are 40/89, what is the probability of the event happening?

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Explanation:

Odds against = losses / wins

Probability = wins / (wins + losses)

P = 89 / (89 + 40)

P = 89 / 129

P ≈ 69%

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