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In a given race the odds in favour of four horses A, B, C, D are 1:3, 1:4, 1:5 and l:6 respectively. Assuming that a dead heat is impossible, find the chance that one of them wins the race.

In a given race the odds in favour of four horses A, B, C, D are 1:3, 1:4, 1:5 and l:6 respectively. Assuming that a dead heat is impossible, find the chance that one of them wins the race.

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
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ISBN:9780547587776
Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL
Publisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL
Chapter6: Ratio, Proportion, And Probability
Section6.7: Probability And Odds
Problem 2E
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In a given race the odds in favour of four horses A, B, C, D are 1:3, 1 :4, 1 : 5 and l:6 respectively. Assuming that a dead heat is impossible, find the chance that one of them wins the race.
Transcribed Image Text:In a given race the odds in favour of four horses A, B, C, D are 1:3, 1 :4, 1 : 5 and l:6 respectively. Assuming that a dead heat is impossible, find the chance that one of them wins the race.
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