College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Exercise Set 8.7 - Page 785: 64

Answer

The given statement does not make sense. Reason- If the probability of occurring an even = x then the probability of not occurring the even = 1 - x If the probability of winning election = 0.7 Then the probability of not winning election = 1 - 0.7 = 0.3 0r If the probability of not winning election = 0.4 Then the probability of winning election = 1 - 0.4 = 0.6

Work Step by Step

The given statement does not make sense. Reason- If the probability of occurring an even = x then the probability of not occurring the even = 1 - x If the probability of winning election = 0.7 Then the probability of not winning election = 1 - 0.7 = 0.3 0r If the probability of not winning election = 0.4 Then the probability of winning election = 1 - 0.4 = 0.6
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