JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Probability Question Bank Odds in favour and odds against Addition theorem on probability

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    If the odds against an event be 2 : 3, then the probability of its occurrence is

    A)                                                                                             \[\frac{1}{5}\]                                                                                           

    B)                                                                                             \[\frac{2}{5}\]

    C)                                                                                             \[\frac{3}{5}\]                                                                                           

    D)                 1

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Required probability                                                                                           \[=\frac{3}{5}.\]


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