Engineering Board Exam Reviewer · Odds and Mathematical Expectation · easy
The probability that an event occurs is 27. What are the odds against the event?
- 2 to 5
- 2 to 7
- 5 to 2
- 5 to 7
Answer
C. 5 to 2
Solution
Odds against = P( not occurring)P( occurring)=5/7/2/7=5:2.
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