Question

The odds against Lounging Larry winning the horse race are 3:8. Determine the probability that Lounging Larry wins the horse race.


3/8
8/3
3/11
8/11
5/11

Answer 1

\[\frac{8}{11}\]

Answer 2

If the odds of Lounging Larry winning the race are 3:8, then his chances are 3 out of 3+8, or 3 out of 11. Thus, his probability is 3/11..

Answer 3

Thanks for the help

Answer 4

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Answer 5

careful question is worded funny
3:8 is odd AGAINST winning, so probability of not winning is
\[\frac{3}{11}\] and so probabilituy of winning is
\[\frac{8}{11}\]