5 to 1 to win means the probability of actually winning is 1 to 5, or 0.2. The larger the payout, the longer (or poorer) the odds. Actually, 5 to 1 means 1 chance in 6 or 16.7%. Of course, race track odds may not be the true probablity of winning.
It is 3/5.
4/6 = 2/3
For 5 to 3 odds of winning; the probability of winning is 0.375 or 37.5%
there is a probability of 1/6.Answer:For two dice to show 5 and 2:There are two ways to roll a "good" number (2 or 5) for the first dice. This gives odds of 2/6.For the second dice there is one way to role a good number ( 1 in 6)The odds to roll both a 2 and a 5 are (2/6)x(1/6) or 2/36 or 1/18.
You'd win $300... Unless you are dealt a blackjack, in which case you'd receive $450 at 3:2 odds, or $360 with 6:5 odds.
Odds of 9-2 means that for every 2$ you bet you will get 9$ if you win, and nothing otherwise.
5 to 1 to win means the probability of actually winning is 1 to 5, or 0.2. The larger the payout, the longer (or poorer) the odds. Actually, 5 to 1 means 1 chance in 6 or 16.7%. Of course, race track odds may not be the true probablity of winning.
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Here are the odds in craps: 7 vs. 6 Odds: 6 to 5 7 vs. 5 Odds: 6 to 4 or 3 to 2 7 vs. 4 Odds: 6 to 3 or 2 to 1 7 vs. 3 Odds: 6 to 2 or 3 to 1 7 vs. 2 Odds: 6 to 1
It is 3/5.
The probability is 0.416667 or 41.67%
You would win 3.25 and also get your 2 back.
2 out of 12
Good!
Simply, in this case, if you bet $1 on a horse to win, and the horse does win, then you will get $6 back. Further, if you bet $2, you will get $12 back. $5 will get you $30, etc... You will also get back the money you wagered. SO, if you bet $2 and win at 6 to 1 you will receive $14 (your $2 plus your winnings of $12),
If your odds for 1 ticket are 1 in 14,000,000 then your odds for two tickets are 1 in 13,999,999 given that the tickets had different numbers. Still like your odds of winning?