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The odds in favour of an event are 3 : 5. The probability of occurrence of the event is?

3/5
3/8
1/3
1/5

Correct Answer: 3/8

Explanation:

Number of cases favourable of E = 3
Total Number of cases = (3 + 5 ) = 8
∴ P(E) = 3/8

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