alleryIn gambling, odds are usually expressed in what form?
Aa decimal
Ba percentage
Ca rate
Da ratio
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. a ratio
1. Odds compare chances for and against an event.
2. Such a comparison of two numbers is a ratio, such as 7:3.
3. A rate needs different units, which odds do not have.
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