Question

1. how is the probability of an event not occurring calculated?

a. ( p(e)-1 )
b. ( p(e)\times2 )
c. ( 1 - p(e) )
d. ( 1+p(e) )

Explanation:

The probability of an event \(E\) occurring and the probability of it not occurring (denoted as \(\overline{E}\)) must sum to \(1\). So, \(P(E)+P(\overline{E}) = 1\). Rearranging this formula gives \(P(\overline{E})=1 - P(E)\).

Answer:

C. \(1 - P(E)\)