SOLUTION: The probability of passing exam is 0.8, what is the probability of failing exam?

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Question 1207663: The probability of passing exam is 0.8, what is the probability of failing exam?
Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The probability of failing exam is the COMPLEMENT to the probability of passing it.


        P(failing) = 1 - P(passing) = 1 - 0.8 = 0.2.    ANSWER

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To better memorize,  keep in mind this joking statement:

        If the probability for a sandwich to fall butter side up is  0.2,
        then the probability for the sandwich to fall butter side down
        is the  COMPLEMENT  to it.



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