Statistics And Probability Question 90

Question: For an event, odds against is 6 : 5. The probability that event does not occur, is

Options:

A) $ \frac{5}{6} $

B) $ \frac{6}{11} $

C) $ \frac{5}{11} $

D) $ \frac{1}{6} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  •              Required probability                                                                            $ =\frac{6}{6+5}=\frac{6}{11}. $