Question

The odds against an event are 7:2. Find the probability that the event will occur.

Answer 1

odds against an event = (1-p)/p = 7/2
find 'p' from here.

Answer 2

see if odds against event is m:n then the probability that the event will occur is given by n/(m+n)

Answer 3

Isnt it p/(1-p) =7/2

Answer 4

thus here the probability that the event will occur is 2/(2+7)= 2/9

Answer 5

p/(1-p) is odds in favor.

Answer 6

ohh

Answer 7

Odds notation always has me running to Google.