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| − | + | Bob Bluster, the KNEWS meteorologist, determined that the mathematical odds of <math>\emph{no rain}</math> tomorrow are 11:9. What would a mathematics student determine as the percent chance there <math>\emph{will be rain}</math> tomorrow? | |
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Revision as of 10:45, 22 April 2018
Problem
Bob Bluster, the KNEWS meteorologist, determined that the mathematical odds of 
tomorrow are 11:9. What would a mathematics student determine as the percent chance there 
tomorrow?
Solution
is equivalent to 
. Therefore, of a number is the same as 
times that number. 
quarters is 
dollar, so Bryden will get 
dollars, 
.
See Also
| 2001 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 9 |
Followed by Problem 11 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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