If odds in favor of chris winning the election 6:5 what is the probability that he will win the election?

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If odds in favor of chris winning the election 6:5 what is the probability that he will win the election?

What is the probability he won't?

2007-05-14 15:14:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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Odds are stated as the ratio of probability for to probability against.

If the odds for are stated as a:b, it means the probability for is a/(a+b) and the probability against is b/(a+b).

If the odds for are 6:5, the probability for is 6/11 and the probability against is 5/11.

2007-05-14 15:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by McFate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You bet 6 to win 5 one way or 5 to win 6 the other way.

2007-05-14 22:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by chilicooker_mkb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋