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The odds against a particular event happening are 9 : 7. What is the probability that the event will happen?

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Answer:

7/16

Step-by-step explanation:

Odds against = number of failures / number of successes

So number of failures = 9 and the number of successes = 7.

Probability = number of successes / number of total events

P = 7 / (7 + 9)

P = 7/16

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