A card is drawn from a pack of 52 cards. A gambler bets that it is a spade or an ace. What are odds against his winning this bet?
Explanation
Solution:
Ek pack mein total cards ki sankhya:
Maan lijiye E woh event hai jisme card 'spade' ya 'ace' nikalta hai.
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Taash ki gaddi mein total Spades ki sankhya: 13
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Taash ki gaddi mein total Aces ki sankhya: 4
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'Ace of Spades' ek aisa card hai jo dono mein common hai, isliye ise ek baar ghatana hoga.
Favorable outcomes ki sankhya n(E):
n(E)=n(Spades)+n(Aces)−n(Spade and Ace)
Winning ke against outcomes (Losing outcomes) ki sankhya:
Odds against winning ka formula hota hai:
Odds against=Number of favorable outcomesNumber of unfavorable outcomes
Isse simplify karne par:
Yani, odds against his winning 9:4 hain.