The odds against the occurrence of an event are 5 : 4. The probability – McqOptions

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1.	The odds against the occurrence of an event are 5 : 4. The probability of its occurrence is ?
A.	4/5
B.	4/9
C.	1/5
D.	1/4
Answer» C. 1/5

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