Question

In a given race the odds in favour of horses A, B, C, D are 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6 respectively. The probability that C wins the race is ........

Answer 1

n a given race the odds in favour of four horses A, B, C, D are 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6 respectively. Assuming that, a dead heat is impossible, find the chance that one of them wins the race. Solution: Let P(A), P(B), P(C) and P(D) be the responsibilities of winning of the horses A, B, C and D respectively. Then. P(A) = 1/4, P(B) = 1/5, ...