Odds in Favor The odds in favor of an event A are the ratio PM) P(A') ' For example, P(Suzanne answering the multiple choice question correctly) = 0.2 P(Suzanne answering the multiple choice question incorrectly) = 0.8 So, the odds in favor of her answering the question correctly are E 0.8' Or written 1 to 4, 1:4. Examgle The odds of Nigel making the free throw to win the basketball game are 2 to 5. What is the probability that Nigel will make the winning free throw