Solve the Problem $\frac { 7 } { 6 }$ B) $\frac { 7 } { 13 }$

question 35

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-If the odds against a candidate winning an election are 7 to 6, then what is the probability that that candidate will win the election?

• A) \(\frac { 7 } { 6 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 7 } { 13 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 6 } { 13 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 6 } { 7 }\)

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