Solve the problem.
-If it has been determined that the probability of an earthquake occurring on a certain day in a Certain area is 0.01, what are the odds against an earthquake?
A) 100 to 1
B)98 to 1
C)99to 1
D)1 to 100

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The odds against an event are calculated as the ratio of the probability of the event not happening to the probability of the event happening. Here, the probability of not having an earthquake is 0.99 (1 - 0.01), and the probability of having an earthquake is 0.01. Therefore, the odds against an earthquake are 0.99 to 0.01, which simplifies to 99 to 1.

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