SOLUTION: If the probability that an event will occur is x/y, what is the probability that it will not occur?
1)y/x
2) -x/y
3) y-x/y
4) 1-x/y
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Question 247961: If the probability that an event will occur is x/y, what is the probability that it will not occur?
1)y/x
2) -x/y
3) y-x/y
4) 1-x/y
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the probability that an event will occur is x/y, what is the probability that it will not occur?
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Ans: 1-(x/y)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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1)y/x
2) -x/y
3) y-x/y
4) 1-x/y
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