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Examples of Probabilty and Odds

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The probability of randomly selecting a red marble is 3/11 What are the odds of randomly selecting a red marble from the bag?   3:8  
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The odds that Mr. Buie makes his 10 foot putt are 3:4. What is the probability that he makes the putt?   3/7  
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A bag contains exactly 3 black marbles, 4 red marbles, 6 green marbles, and 7 blue marbles. What is the probability of selecting a red marble?   1/5  
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A bag contains exactly 3 black marbles, 4 red marbles, 6 green marbles, and 7 blue marbles. What is the probability of selecting a red or black?   7/20  
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A bag contains exactly 3 black marbles, 4 red marbles, 6 green marbles, and 7 blue marbles. What are the odds of selecting a blue?   7:13  
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A bag contains exactly 3 black marbles, 4 red marbles, 6 green marbles, and 7 blue marbles. What is the probability of selecting a red, green, or blue?   17/20  
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There is a 60% chance of rain tonight. What is the probability that it rains?   3/5  
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There is a 75% chance of snow tomorrow. What are the odds in favor of it snowing?   3:1  
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The letters C A R D I N A L are placed individually into a draw bag. What is the probability of selecting a C?   1/8  
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The letters C A R D I N A L are placed individually into a draw bag. What are the odds of not selecting a D?   7:1  
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The letters C A R D I N A L are placed individually into a draw bag. What is the probability of not selecting a R?   7/8  
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The letters C A R D I N A L are placed individually into a draw bag. What are the odds of selecting an A?   1:3  
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There is a 30% chance of rain tonight. What are the odds that it rains?   3:7  
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The odds of winning a game are 3:5. What is the probability of winning?   3/8  
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The probability of getting the answer correct is 4/11. What are the odds against that happening?   7:4  
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