Solve the Problem $\frac { 17 } { 14 }$ Ii) $\frac { 17 } { 3 }$

question 87

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The odds against the horse Teabag winning a race are 3:14. i) Find the probability that Teabag wins.
Ii) Find the probability that Teabag loses.

• A) i) \(\frac { 17 } { 14 }\)
• ii) \(\frac { 17 } { 3 }\)
• B) i) \(\frac { 17 } { 3 }\)
• ii) \(\frac { 17 } { 14 }\)
• C) i) \(\frac { 14 } { 17 }\)
• ii) \(\frac { 3 } { 17 }\)
• D) i) \(\frac { 3 } { 17 }\)
• ii) \(\frac { 14 } { 17 }\)

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