The Odds for Encountering Rain on a 500-Mile Car Trip

question 39

Multiple Choice

The odds for encountering rain on a 500-mile car trip are 3 to 1.What is the probability of rain on this trip?

• A)0.25
• B)0.33
• C)0.50
• D)0.75

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