In the game of roulette, there is a wheel with spaces marked 0 through 36 and a space marked 00. Find the probability of winning if you pick the number 7 and it comes up on the wheel. Find the odds against winning if you pick the number 7. The casino will pay you $20 for every dollar you bet if your number comes up. How much profit is the casino making on the bet?

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In the game of roulette, there is a wheel with spaces marked 0 through 36 and a space marked 00.

  • Find the probability of winning if you pick the number 7 and it comes up on the wheel.
  • Find the odds against winning if you pick the number 7.
  • The casino will pay you $20 for every dollar you bet if your number comes up. How much profit is the casino making on the bet?

 

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