If the probability that an identified hurricane will make a direct hit on a certain stretch of beach is 0.01, what are the odds against a direct hit?
1 - .01 = ?
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99 to 1
To determine the odds against a direct hit, we need to calculate the probability of not having a direct hit.
The probability of not having a direct hit in a single event is given by 1 minus the probability of having a direct hit.
In this case, the probability of having a direct hit is 0.01, so the probability of not having a direct hit is 1 - 0.01 = 0.99.
To convert this probability into odds, we can use the formula:
Odds against = probability against / probability for.
In this case, the probability against a direct hit is 0.99 and the probability for a direct hit is 0.01, so the odds against a direct hit would be:
Odds against = 0.99 / 0.01 = 99.
Therefore, the odds against a direct hit on the beach are 99 to 1.