Question

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The odds against Pat’s winning the election are 10 : 7. With these odds, what is the
probability that Pat will win the election?

Answer 1

out of 17 attempts she (he?) wins 7 , loses 10
so the probability (s)he wins is \(\frac{7}{17}\)

Answer 2

thanks

Answer 3

hope the method is clear as well as the answer
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