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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The odds in favor of a horse winning a race are posted as 5 : 3. Find the probability that the horse will win the race.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5+3 = 8 5/8

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

If the odds in favor are m:n, then the probability of success is m/(m+n)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

In your case, m = 5 and n = 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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