Question

If P(A) = 5/9, then the odds against the event A is (a) 5:9 (b) 5:4 (c) 4:5 (d) 5:14​

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option (C)

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula: Odds against and even A is given by

                             $\text{P}(\bar{A}):\text{P}(A)$

Here given

  $P(A)=\dfrac{5}{9}$ $\Rightarrow P(\bar{A})=1-PA)=1-\dfrac{5}{9}=\dfrac{4}{9}$

So the odds against A is

               $=\dfrac{4}{9}:\dfrac{5}{9}=4:5$