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For an event, odds against is 6:5. The probability that event does not occur is


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56

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611

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511

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16

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Solution

The correct option is B

611


Find the probability that the event does not occur:

For an event, odds against it is 6:5.

Total number of events(outcomes) =6+5=11

Here, the number of favorable outcomes=6

Peventdoesnotoccur=NumberoffavourableoutcomesTotalNumberofoutcomes=611

Hence, The probability that the event does not occur is 611.


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