The probability of winning a new car is 1/500,000 What are the odds against winning the car? a.500,000:1 b.499,999:1 c.1:499,999 d. 1:500,000

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The probability of winning a new car is 1/500,000  What are the odds against winning the car? a.500,000:1 b.499,999:1 c.1:499,999 d. 1:500,000

mathmate · Answer

Probability of winning = a/b 
=> 
odds of winning:losing = a:(b-a)

Example:
Probability of winning is 1/5
Odds of winning = 1:4

anonymous · Answer

I don't have time to work it out this is my last question on the test and I don't get it ive tried and I just need the answer bc I have bout 1 minute and 45 seconds to answer it

mathmate · Answer

Take your time to learn.  It is more important than the score.