Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Probability and Probability Models - Exercises - Page 486: 100

Answer

For any experiment and for any event $A$ in this experiment, there are only two possibilities: $A$ or $A'$. By definition, $A$ and $A'$ are mutually exclusive events. So: $P(A)+P(A')=1$ Hence: $P(A')=1-P(A)$

Work Step by Step

Use the property number 2, page 469.
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