The odds against an event E occurring are 12 to 3. What is the probability of E occurring

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The answer is "12:3." The odds of it happening is 12 to 3.The is the measure of the likelihood that an event will occur.

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crimeas [40]3 years ago

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To solve this problem you must apply the proccedire shown above:

1. You have that the odds against an event E occurring are 12 to 3. Therefore, you have:

total outcomes=12+3=15

2. Then, you have that the probability of the event E occurring is:

1-12/15=1/5

The answer is: 1/5

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