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

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    An event has odds in favour 4 : 5, then the probability that event occurs, is

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

    B)                                                                                             \[\frac{4}{5}\]

    C)                                                                                             \[\frac{4}{9}\]                                                                                           

    D)                                                                                             \[\frac{5}{9}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Required probability                                                                            \[=\frac{4}{4+5}=\frac{4}{9}.\]


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