Question

Probability help please? In a certain instant lottery game, the chances of a win are stated as "1 in 19." Express the indicated degree of likelihood as a probability value between 0 and 1 inclusive. (round to three decimal places) I am confused and need a step by step instructions. Please help

Answer 1

The question is basically asking to find the chances in percentage. It is first given in fraction form, which is 1/19. This is approximately 0.053, once divided.

1/19 (One divided by 19)=0.0526

0.0526 rounded is about 0.053 (to three decimal places).

Answer: About 0.053