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The odds against an event be 3 : 5. Find the probability of occurrence of the event. -

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Question

The odds against an event be 3 : 5. Find the probability of occurrence of the event.

Options

  • `1/8`

  • `3/8`

  • `5/8`

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MCQ

Solution

`5/8`

Explanation:

Required probability `=5/8`      `....[because "The probability of the occurrence" =b/(a+b)]`

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Odds (Ratio of Two Complementary Probabilities)
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