For an event, odds against is $6 : 5$. The probability that event does not occur, is

  • A

    $\frac{5}{6}$

  • B

    $\frac{6}{{11}}$

  • C

    $\frac{5}{{11}}$

  • D

    $\frac{1}{6}$

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