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  2. Split (bowling) - Wikipedia

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    47–10 and 6–7–10. These splits are similar to the 7–10 split, but are easier to pick up because of the extra pin. Always aim for the side with the two pins to ensure a possibility of a pick-up. Note that these splits are identical to the 4-10 and 6–7. 4-9 and 6-8. These splits are a little easier to convert as opposed to the 4-10 ...

  3. Fixed-odds betting - Wikipedia

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    For example, the 4-to-1 fractional odds shown above is the same as 5 in decimal odds, while 1-to-4 would be quoted as 1.25. The method for converting moneyline to decimal odds depends on whether the moneyline value is positive or negative. If the moneyline is positive, it is divided by 100 and add 1.

  4. Contract bridge probabilities - Wikipedia

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    In total 39 hand patterns are possible, but only 13 of them have an a priori probability exceeding 1%. The most likely pattern is the 4-4-3-2 pattern consisting of two four-card suits, a three-card suit and a doubleton. Note that the hand pattern leaves unspecified which particular suits contain the indicated lengths.

  5. Odds - Wikipedia

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    For example, given that there is a pattern of odds of 5/4, 7/4, 9/4 and so on, odds which are mathematically 3/2 are more easily compared if expressed in the equivalent form 6/4. Fractional odds are also known as British odds, UK odds, [9] or, in that country, traditional odds. They are typically represented with a "/" but can also be ...

  6. Andy Varipapa - Wikipedia

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    He was famous for his ability to convert splits including the "impossible" 7-10 split rolling one ball from each hand down the lane. [19] Modern stars including Chris Barnes and Norm Duke regularly use shots created by Andy in their trick shot routines. [20] Beyond his trick shot exhibitions, Varipapa was a solid professional bowler.

  7. Mathematics of bookmaking - Wikipedia

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    Decimal odds are a single value, greater than 1, representing the amount to be paid out for each unit bet. For example, a bet of £40 at 6 − 4 (fractional odds) will pay out £40 + £60 = £100. The equivalent decimal odds are 2.5; £40 × 2.5 = £100. We can convert fractional to decimal odds by the formula D = (b + a) ⁄ b.

  8. Sports betting - Wikipedia

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    They are the ratio of the full payout to the stake, in a decimal format. Decimal odds of 2.00 are an even bet. UK format (fractional odds) are used by British bookmakers. They are the ratio of the amount won to the stake – the solidus "/" is pronounced "to"; for example, 7/1 is "seven to one". Fractional odds of 1/1 are an even bet. US format ...

  9. Floating-point arithmetic - Wikipedia

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    In computing, floating-point arithmetic (FP) is arithmetic that represents subsets of real numbers using an integer with a fixed precision, called the significand, scaled by an integer exponent of a fixed base. Numbers of this form are called floating-point numbers. [1]: 3 [2]: 10 For example, 12.345 is a floating-point number in base ten with ...