If the Probability That an Identified Hurricane Will Make a Direct

question 29

Multiple Choice

If the probability that an identified hurricane will make a direct hit on a certain stretch of beach is 0.10, what are the odds against a direct hit?

• A)1 to 10
• B)9 to 1
• C)10 to 1
• D)8 to 1

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Definitions:

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An artery supplying blood to the heart muscle, critical for providing oxygen and nutrients to the heart.

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