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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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