3:8 determine the probability

the odds in favor of boris penzel winning the chicken wing eating contest are 3:8. Determine the probability that boris will

a) win the contest

b) lose the contest
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The odds mean that in 11 such contests Boris would win only 3 out of 11.

a) Probability of winning=3/11

b) Probability of losing=8/11
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