The Odds Against Winning $1

question 73

Multiple Choice

The odds against winning $1.00 in the lottery are 19 to 1. What is the probability of winning $1.00 in the lottery?

• A) 0.05
• B) 0.0526
• C) 0.90
• D) 0.95

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