You are given the probability that an event will happen.Find the probability that the event will not happen. $P ( E ) = \frac { 11 } { 35 }$
A) $\frac { 11 } { 35 }$
B) $\frac { 35 } { 24 }$
C) $\frac { 8 } { 35 }$
D) $\frac { 24 } { 35 }$
E) $\frac { 35 } { 11 }$

Question

You are given the probability that an event will happen.Find the probability that the event will not happen.   $P ( E ) = \frac { 11 } { 35 }$  
A) $\frac { 11 } { 35 }$
B) $\frac { 35 } { 24 }$
C) $\frac { 8 } { 35 }$
D) $\frac { 24 } { 35 }$
E) $\frac { 35 } { 11 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability that an event will not happen is 1 minus the probability that the event will happen. So, $1 - \frac{11}{35} = \frac{35}{35} - \frac{11}{35} = \frac{24}{35}$.

You Are Given the Probability That an Event Will Happen P(E)=1135P ( E ) = \frac { 11 } { 35 }P(E)=3511​

You Are Given the Probability That an Event Will Happen $P ( E ) = \frac { 11 } { 35 }$