8) The probability that Olivia goes to Queen's university is 0.25. The odds in favor of Alice going to Queen's university is 3:5. Assume these are independent events. What are the odds in favor of only one of these students will go to Queen's?

8) The probability that Olivia goes to Queen's university is 0.25. The odds in favor of Alice going to Queen's university is 3:5. Assume these are independent events. What are the odds in favor of only one of these students will go to Queen's?

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