Question

The odds in the favour of an event are $3:5$.

The probability of occurrence of the event is?

• A. $\frac{3}{5}$
• B. $\frac{3}{8}$
• C. $\frac{1}{3}$
• D. $\frac{1}{5}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{3}{8}$

Here, No. of outcomes in favor of the event = $3$
No. of outcomes in against the event = $5$
Total outcomes = $3+5=8$
$\therefore$ Probability = $\frac{3}{8}$
Option B is correct.