ryanmohan32 ryanmohan32
  • 24-03-2014
  • Mathematics
contestada

The probability of a particular event is 3/8. What is the probability that the event will not happen? Explain

Respuesta :

cxcharlie
cxcharlie cxcharlie
  • 25-03-2014
(Probability of it Happening) + (Probability of it not Happening) = 1 (or 100%)

this makes since because it is for sure either going to happen or not happen.
x = probability not happening
3/8 + x = 1
x = 1- 3/8
x = 5/8 (or 62.5%)
Answer Link
Аноним Аноним
  • 04-02-2020

Answer:

5/8 or 62.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

It is simple. Use 8/8 and subtract it by the probability of an event happening and you will get 5/8

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What is another word for Tertiary colors?
How can i be a good speaker ?
PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS MATH PROBLEM ITS ALL I NEED PLEASE!
how have Roman roads impacted our modern society
What were the pro-war members of Congress called?
Which of the following did not help the Inca successfully control a large empire?
A bag contains 12 one-dollar-bills and 6 hundred-dollar-bills. If 5 bills are randomly selected from the bag, what is the probability that 3 are one-dollar bill
When does the electron release the greatest amount of energry as it moves from one level to another?
HELP ASAP!! DUE TOMORROW!! WILL MARK AS BRAINLIEST IF ANSWERED NOW!! 7. Which of the following types of energy is produced from a renewable resource? A. el
Mindy paints a rectangular canvas with an area of 30+18m square inches. The width of the canvas is 6 inches. What is the length of the canvas? ________ inches