Probability Questions

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zanthvyne10

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If the odds against Deborah's winning first prize in a chess tournament are 3 to 11, what is the probability of the event that she will win, first prize?

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3 losses to 11 wins

P(wins) = 11 / (3+11) = 11/14


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