If the odds in favor of Chris winning the election are 10 to

If the odds in favor of Chris winning the election are 10 to 9, then what is the probability that Chris wins? The probability that Chris will win the election is (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

Solution

Odds in favour are 10 to 9 means

10 favourable outcomes, 9 unfavourable outcomes

Total 19 outcomes

So, probability Chris wins is

10/19