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Odds from 6/1 to 3/1 behind 11/4 favourite
"It has halved May’s odds from 6/1 to 3/1, making her a clear second favourite, behind 11/4 favourite Boris Johnson." (The Guardian.)
What do numerators and denominators indicate in the cited above common fractions?
What do numerators and denominators indicate in the cited above common fractions?
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"Odds" tell you how much you will win if you successfully bet on a certain outcome. They aren't fractions in the normal sense. Odds of X/Y (pronounced "X to Y") mean that for every Y units of currency you stake, you stand to win X units, in addition to the return of your stake Y, in the event that your bet is successful.
- "Odds" tell you how much you will win if you successfully bet on a certain outcome.
- They aren't fractions in the normal sense.
- Odds of X/Y (pronounced "X to Y") mean that for every Y units of currency you stake, you stand to win X units, in addition to the return of your stake Y, in the event that your bet is successful.
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"Odds" tell you how much you will win if you successfully bet on a certain outcome. They aren't fractions in the normal sense. Odds of X/Y (pronounced "X to Y") mean that for every Y units of currency you stake, you stand to win X units, in addition to the return of your stake Y, in the event that your bet is successful.
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