SOLUTION: If the probability of an event is 0.857, what is the probability that the event will not occur?

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Question 115988: If the probability of an event is 0.857, what is the probability that the event will not occur?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the probability of an event is 0.857, what is the probability that the event will not occur?
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If P(E) = 0.857, then P(A')= 1-0.857 = 0.143
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Stan H.