Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 10 Counting Methods and Probability - 10.3 Define and Use Probability - 10.3 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 702: 27

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The probability of event A is 0.3 $$\frac{P(A)}{P(A)+P(O)}=0.3\\P(A)=0.3P(A)+0.3P(O)\\0.7P(A)=0.3P(O)\\\frac{P(A)}{P(O)}=\frac{0.3}{0.7}=\frac{3}{7}$$ The odds in favor of event A is $\frac{3}{7}$
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