A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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The odds in favor of winning the race were 1 to 7

What is the probability to win this race?

round your answer to three decimal points

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