Homework Help Forum: math

Posted by ann on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 2:24pm.

If it has been determined that the probability of an earthquake occurring on a certain day in a certain area is 0.05, what are the odds against an earthquake? multiple choice A) 20 : 1 B) 1 : 20 C) 18 : 1 D) 19 : 1 3

• math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 2:25pm

  What do you think the answer is?

  
  

• math - ann, Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 2:32pm

  i have no clue cant figure out where to start thats why i am asking

  
  

• math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 2:34pm

  The odds of an earthquake occurring are 0.05 = 5/100 = 1/20 20/20 - 1/20 = ?

  
  

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