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2 years ago

The odds of winning a contest are 3:7. What is the probability winning the contest?

Mathematics

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DiKsa [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

0.3

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: The odds of winning a contest are 3:7

To find: probability of winning the contest

Solution:

Probability refers to chances of occurrence of an event.

Odds are defined as (chances for success) : (chances against success)

Probability of winning = (chances for success) : (chances for success + chances against success)

As odds of winning a contest are 3:7,

(chances for success) : (chances against success) = 3:7

So,

Probability of winning the contest = $\frac{3}{3+7} =\frac{3}{10}=0.3$

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