Given the probability p = 0.84

vittorecostao1

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2022-06-24

Given the probability p = 0.84 that an event will not happen, how do you find the probability that the event will happen?

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enfujahl

enfujahl

Beginner2022-06-25Added 20 answers

Explanation:
From the definition of probability P we have
P (event does happen) = 1 P (event does not happen)
P (event does happen) = 1 0.84 = 0.16
The probability of an event not happening is also known as the complement of an event happening.

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