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AHSME 1991 Problem 13

    Horses X,YX,Y and ZZ are entered in a three-horse race in which ties are not possible. The odds against XX winning are 3:13:1 and the odds against YY winning are 2:32:3, what are the odds against ZZ winning? (By "odds against HH winning are p:qp:q" we mean the probability of HH winning the race is qp+q\frac{q}{p+q}.) (A) 3:20(B) 5:6(C) 8:5(D) 17:3(E) 20:3\text{(A) } 3:20 \text{(B) } 5:6 \text{(C) } 8:5 \text{(D) } 17:3 \text{(E) } 20:3

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