Asked by Jacqueline

the odds in favor of an earthquake are 7 to 1. what is probability that an earthquake will occur?
So is it 1/7 ? im confused

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Answered by Steve
no there are 7 chances for, and 1 against, so 8 chances in all

So, p = 7/8

1:7 are the odds against
1/8 is the probability against
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