Probability Question 217
Question: A card is drawn from a pack of 52 cards. A gambler bets that it is a spade or an ace. What are the odds against his winning this bet
Options:
A) 17 : 52
B) 52 : 17
C) 9 : 4
D) 4 : 9
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Probability of the card being a spade or an ace $ =\frac{16}{52}=\frac{4}{13} $ .
Hence odds in favour is $ 4:9. $ So the odds against his winning is $ 9:4 $ .
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