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The odds in favor of Frank McKinnis winning a hot dog eating contest are 2:7.
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a. Determine the probability that Frank will win the contest.
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b. Determine the probability that Frank will not win the contest.

a. The probability that Frank will win the contest is
b. The probability that Frank will not win the contest

Respuesta :

Answer:

the probability of winning & not winning the contest is 2 ÷ 9 and 7 ÷ 9 respectively

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation is shown below

a. The probability of Frank win the contest is

= 2 ÷ 2 + 7

= 2 ÷ 9

b. The probability of Frank that not win the contest is  

= 1  - 2 ÷ 9

= 7 ÷ 9

hence, the probability of winning & not winning the contest is 2 ÷ 9 and 7 ÷ 9 respectively

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