Solve the problem.
-If it has been determined that the probability of an earthquake occurring on a certain day in a certain area is $0.04$, what are the odds against an earthquake?
A) 1 to 25
B) 25 to 1
C) 23 to 1
D) 24 to 1

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The probability of an earthquake is 0.04, so the probability of no earthquake is 1 - 0.04 = 0.96. The odds against an earthquake are the ratio of the probability of no earthquake to the probability of an earthquake, which is 0.96 to 0.04. Simplifying this ratio gives 24 to 1.

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Solve the Problem $0.04$ , What Are the Odds Against an Earthquake?
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