Sometimes, terminology such as "the odds are 1 in 10" of an event is used. This is interpreted to mean "the probability of the event is 1/10" or "the odds in favor of the event are 1 to 9"
The odds that a member of a certain country's Senate (selected randomly) has a law degree is 1 in 1.4. What is the probability that a member of the Senate (selected randomly) has a law degree?
The probability is