The odds in favor of winning the door prize are 1 to 23. Find the odds against winning the door prize.

A. The odds against winning the door prize are 1 : 23.
B. The odds against winning the door prize are 23 : 1.
C. The odds against winning the door prize are 23 : 24.
D. The odds against winning the door prize are 1 : 24.
E. The odds against winning the door prize are 24 : 1.


Answer: B

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