SOLUTION: Concept Check. If the probability of an event is .857, what is the probability that the event will not occur? (Answer) .143

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Question 252520: Concept Check. If the probability of an event is .857, what is the probability that the event will not occur?
(Answer) .143

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
certainty =100%=1.00
1.00=.857 (yes) + n(no)
1.00-.857=.143= n

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