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If the correct odds in favor of Johnny's winning a race are 6 to 5, what is the probability that Johnny wins? (Enter your probability as a fraction.)

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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