Understanding Odds
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Example: Rolling a 4 on a six-sided die has odds of $1:5$ (1 favorable, 5 unfavorable). To find probability, compute $\frac{1}{1+5}=\frac{1}{6}$.
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What are the odds of rolling a number greater than 4 on a six-sided die?
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Probability Scenario
In a game, you win if you roll an even number. What is the probability of winning?
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Think About This
What are the odds of drawing a red card from a standard deck of cards?
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If a bag contains 3 red, 5 blue, and 2 green marbles, what are the odds of picking a blue marble?
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