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The probability that event c E occurs is 0.77. Find the odds against event E occurring. A) 23 : 77 B) 0.23 C) 0.54 D) 0.77 E) 77 : 23

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

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ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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The probability that event c E occurs is
0.77. Find the odds against event E
occurring.

A) 23 : 77

B) 0.23

C) 0.54

D) 0.77

E) 77 : 23

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