If odds in favoui-e(gn event be 2 : 3, find the probability of occurrence of this event.

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Solution

Since odd in favour of an event is 2 : 3
n(S) = 2K + 3K = 5K
and, n(E)= 2K

$∴$ Probability of occurance of this event

$= \frac{2 K}{2 K + 3 K} = \frac{2}{5}$

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