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According to your textbook or class-notes:
What is the definition of odds (as opposed to probability)?
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We cannot help you before you answer the question in #2 and tell us exactly where you are stuck!!
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You don't have a textbook, then. You must be self-studying. Here is a link from searching keywords define odds in math:
The Difference Between "Probability" and "Odds"
sphweb.bumc.bu.edu
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What is the probability that he misses the first? What is the probability that he misses the second? How do you combine these to find the probability that he misses both the first and the second?
The place to start is to consider what you have learned; please tell us about that, so we know what knowledge we have to build on.
In our guidelines, we ask that you give the problem completely and exactly. As it is, we do not yet know whether you are being asked for a probabilty, which frequently is expressed as a percentage, or the different concept called odds, which are usually expressed ratios. Which word does the problem use?
Nor do we know whether you know how to compute the joint probability of independent events or even whether you understand what those words mean. Do you know those things?
You need to give answers
What is the probability that this player misses a single shot?
Nor do we know whether you know how to compute the joint probability of independent events or even whether you understand what those words mean. Do you know those things?
You need to give answers
What is the probability that this player misses a single shot?
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That is the question which you need to answer! We will guide you to the answer but we would never consider just giving you the answer-we do want to help you after all.
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Start with answering the question above. If you do not know - do a google search and tell us what you found.
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Give the complete problem in its EXACT words.
You have said “odds” to be given in percentages. That makes no sense. Odds are ratios. Probabilities are frequently expressed as percentages. Probabilities are DIFFERENT from odds. We are on message 13 and do not yet know for certain what the problem is.
Quote the problem completely and exactly, or we can continue to waste time.
If the problem is about probability, have you heard the term “independent events”. What if anything does your text say about the joint probability of independent events?
We have gone all around the mulberry bush because you did not read the posting guidelines and have not responded to questions.
Give the complete problem in its EXACT words.
You have said “odds” to be given in percentages. That makes no sense. Odds are ratios. Probabilities are frequently expressed as percentages. Probabilities are DIFFERENT from odds. We are on message 13 and do not yet know for certain what the problem is.
Quote the problem completely and exactly, or we can continue to waste time.
If the problem is about probability, have you heard the term “independent events”. What if anything does your text say about the joint probability of independent events?