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

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    For an event, odds against is 6 : 5. The probability that event does not occur, is

    A)                                                                                             \[\frac{5}{6}\]                                                                                           

    B)                                                                                            \[\frac{6}{11}\]

    C)                                                                                            \[\frac{5}{11}\]                                                                                          

    D)                                                                                             \[\frac{1}{6}\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Required probability                                                                           \[=\frac{6}{6+5}=\frac{6}{11}.\]


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