Question

The odds in favour of occurrence of an event are 5:13. Find the probability that it will occur.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

$\red{P(E) = \frac{5}{18}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The odds in favour of occurrence of an event are 5:13. Find the probability that it will occur.

This way for a particular event 5 votes are in favour.

So, Favourable outcomes =5

Total outcomes= 5+13=18

$\boxed{\orange{Probability \: P(E)= \frac{Favourable \: outcomes}{Total \: number \: of \: outcomes} }}$

Thus

$P(E) = \frac{5}{18}$

Hope it helps you.