A total of 50 raffle tickets are sold for a contest to win a car. If you purchase one ticket, what are your odds against winning?
A) 49 to 1
B) 50 to 1
C) .05
D) .01

Name: A total of 50 raffle tickets are sold for a contest to win a car. If you purchase one ticket, what are your odds against winning? A) 49 to 1 B) 50 to 1 C) .05 D) .01
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Probability of losing = 1 − probability of winning = 1 − 1/50 = 49/50.

A Total of 50 Raffle Tickets Are Sold for a Contest