The odds that an event, A, happens is defined to be O(A) P(A) 1 - P(A) If the odds that event A occurs is 3.0, what is the probability it happens? (a) (b) = If the odds that event A occurs is 30, what is the probability it happens? 3.0¹

The odds that an event, A, happens is defined to be O(A) P(A) 1 - P(A) If the odds that event A occurs is 3.0, what is the probability it happens? (a) (b) = If the odds that event A occurs is 30, what is the probability it happens? 3.0¹

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability

Section10.8: Probability

Problem 10E

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4. The odds that an event, A, happens is defined to be
O(A)
P(A)
1- P(A)
If the odds that event A occurs is 3.0, what is the probability it happens?
(a)
(b)
=
If the odds that event A occurs is 3:0, what is the probability it happens?
3.0'

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