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OpenStudy (anonymous):
If the odds against Eagleton winning the election are 1 to 7, then what is the probability that Eagleton will win the election?
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
I think it is 1/6
OpenStudy (shane_b):
If the odds against him winning are 1 out of 7...that means there must be 6 possibilities out of 7 that he will actually win.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Oh ok I see now how to do it. Thanks Shane
OpenStudy (shane_b):
Ok, good. To be clear it's because there are 7 total possibilities....1 against him winning and 7-1=6 for him winning.
OpenStudy (shane_b):
you're welcome :)
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