Solve the Problem $\frac{1}{8}$ B) $\frac{7}{9}$ C) $\frac{1}{10}$

question 224

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The odds in favor of Trudy beating her friend in a round of golf are 1 : 7. Find the probability that Trudy will lose.

• A) \( \frac{1}{8} \)
• B) \( \frac{7}{9} \)
• C) \( \frac{1}{10} \)
• D) \( \frac{7}{8} \)

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