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A local amateur ice skater estimates that the probability she will place first in the next...

A local amateur ice skater estimates that the probability she will place first in the next regional competition is 0.44. What are the odds she will win this competition?

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Win = 0.44

Loss = 1-0.44 = 0.56

Odds = win/loss = 0.44/0.56 = 11/14 (ans)                                                                                                                     

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