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How are probabilities like fractions?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

Well, let's say you have an 80% chance to win a million dollars. That would mean a 4/5 chance.

Which would mean that if there were 5 names in a hat, and 4 of them were yours, you would be most likely picked because you have the most entries.

Sorry if this is confusing.

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∙ 15y ago

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