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if the probability that an identified hurricane will make a direct hit on a certain stretch of beach is 1/25

What are the odds against a direct hit?

a) 23 to 1

b) 24 to 1

c) 1 to 25

d) 25 to 1

 Jun 12, 2017

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Odds against  =  [25  - 1 ] : 1   =   24 :  1

 

 

cool cool cool 

 Jun 12, 2017
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Odds against  =  [25  - 1 ] : 1   =   24 :  1

 

 

cool cool cool 

CPhill Jun 12, 2017

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