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The probability of winning a prize in a local contest is 1 6. Find the actual odds against winning a prize

A) 1:5

B) 1:6

C) 5:1

D) 6:1

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  1. Today, 09:34
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    The probability of winning is 1/6

    The probability of losing is 1-1/6=5/6

    The odd against actual winning will be:

    The ratio of winning to losing which is:

    5:1

    Thus the answer is:

    C) 5:1
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