Question

fill in the blank with an appropriate word, phrase, or symbol(s).

if the probability that an event occurs is 0.4, the probability that the event does not occur is ______.

the probability the event does not occur is .
(type an integer or a decimal.)

Explanation:

Identify the given probability

$$ P(E) = 0.4 $$

Apply the complement rule

$$ P(E') = 1 - P(E) $$

Calculate the final value

$$ P(E') = 1 - 0.4 = 0.6 $$

Answer:

Fill in the blank with an appropriate word, phrase, or symbol(s).

If the probability that an event occurs is 0.4, the probability that the event does not occur is <blank>0.6</blank>.

The probability the event does not occur is <blank>0.6</blank>.
(Type an integer or a decimal.)