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

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    If the odds in favour of an event be 3 : 5, then the probability of non-occurrence of the event is

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

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

    C)                                                                                             \[\frac{3}{8}\]                                                                                           

    D)                                                                                             \[\frac{5}{8}\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                    Required probability                                                                             \[=1-\frac{3}{8}=\frac{5}{8}.\]


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