Solve the problem.
-The odds against Carl beating his friend in a round of golf are 9 : 5. Find the probability that Carl Will beat his friend.
A) $ \frac{9}{14} $
B) $ \frac{1}{3} $
C) $ \frac{5}{14} $
D) $ \frac{5}{9} $

Question

Solve the problem.
-The odds against Carl beating his friend in a round of golf are 9 : 5. Find the probability that Carl Will beat his friend. 
A) $ \frac{9}{14} $
B) $ \frac{1}{3} $
C) $ \frac{5}{14} $
D) $ \frac{5}{9} $

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The odds against Carl are 9:5, meaning for every 9 times he doesn't win, he wins 5 times. The probability is the ratio of wins to total attempts, so $ \frac{5}{9+5} = \frac{5}{14} $.

Solve the Problem 914 \frac{9}{14} 149​ B) 13 \frac{1}{3} 31​ C) 514 \frac{5}{14} 145​

Solve the Problem $\frac{9}{14}$ B) $\frac{1}{3}$ C) $\frac{5}{14}$