Solve the problem.
-The odds in favor of Trudy beating her friend in a round of golf are 1 : 7. Find the probability that Trudy will lose.
A) $ \frac{1}{8} $
B) $ \frac{7}{9} $
C) $ \frac{1}{10} $
D) $ \frac{7}{8} $

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Solve the problem.
-The odds in favor of Trudy beating her friend in a round of golf are 1 : 7. Find the probability that Trudy will lose. 
A) $ \frac{1}{8} $
B) $ \frac{7}{9} $
C) $ \frac{1}{10} $
D) $ \frac{7}{8} $

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The odds in favor of Trudy winning are 1:7, meaning for every 1 time she wins, she loses 7 times. The total outcomes are 1 + 7 = 8. The probability of her losing is the number of times she loses divided by the total outcomes, which is $ \frac{7}{8} $.

Solve the Problem 18 \frac{1}{8} 81​ B) 79 \frac{7}{9} 97​ C) 110 \frac{1}{10} 101​

Solve the Problem $\frac{1}{8}$ B) $\frac{7}{9}$ C) $\frac{1}{10}$