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31

The odds in favor of an event A is 12:36. Find P(A). Express your answer in decimal format–?

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The odds in favor of an event A is 12:36. Find P(A).

Express your answer in decimal format–rounded to 2 decimal places

Formula for odds:
A:B = A/(A + B).
Apply this formula

12:36
12 / (12 + 36)
12 / 48
0.25 <==ANSWER

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  1. Windows 7 Fan says:

    Formula for odds:
    A:B = A/(A + B).
    Apply this formula

    12:36
    12 / (12 + 36)
    12 / 48
    0.25 <==ANSWER
    References :
    AP Algebra II