Odds against Formula

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Odds Against is the ratio of the number of unfavorable outcomes (losing) to the number of favorable outcomes (winning). Check FAQs
OA=nLnW
OA - Odds Against?nL - Number of Losses?nW - Number of Wins?

Odds against Example

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0.6667Edit=8Edit12Edit
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Odds against Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
OA=nLnW
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
OA=812
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
OA=812
Next Step Evaluate
OA=0.666666666666667
LAST Step Rounding Answer
OA=0.6667

Odds against Formula Elements

Variables
Odds Against
Odds Against is the ratio of the number of unfavorable outcomes (losing) to the number of favorable outcomes (winning).
Symbol: OA
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Losses
Number of Losses is the total number of unfavorable outcomes of an event.
Symbol: nL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Wins
Number of Wins is the total number of favorable outcomes of an event.
Symbol: nW
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Odds Probability category

​Go Probability of Event
PEvent=nFavorablenTotal
​Go Empirical Probability
PEmpirical=nEvent OccursnTotal Trials
​Go Odds in Favor
OF=nWnL
​Go Probability of Failure
q=nLnW+nL

How to Evaluate Odds against?

Odds against evaluator uses Odds Against = Number of Losses/Number of Wins to evaluate the Odds Against, The Odds Against formula is defined as the ratio of the number of unfavorable outcomes (losing) to the number of favorable outcomes (winning). Odds Against is denoted by OA symbol.

How to evaluate Odds against using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Odds against, enter Number of Losses (nL) & Number of Wins (nW) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Odds against

What is the formula to find Odds against?
The formula of Odds against is expressed as Odds Against = Number of Losses/Number of Wins. Here is an example- 0.666667 = 8/12.
How to calculate Odds against?
With Number of Losses (nL) & Number of Wins (nW) we can find Odds against using the formula - Odds Against = Number of Losses/Number of Wins.
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