Question

Find the odds of an event if the probability of the event is given to be :

2/3

Answer 1

Observe the definitions of probability and odds first:
Probability = (# of favorable outcomes) / (# total outcomes)
Odds = (# of favorable outcomes) / (# of unfavorable outcomes)

Answer 2

So it's still gonna be 2/x

Answer 3

is it 2/1?

Answer 4

Yes. :)
We can extract the # of favorable outcomes and the # of total outcomes from the given information, and from this calculate the # of unfavorable outcomes by simple subtraction. Plug it in and you got your answer. :)

Answer 5

out of 3 times you win two, lose 1
odds are two to one

Answer 6

thanks guys :)

Answer 7

You're welcome! :)