If the probability of occurrence of an event is p then the probability of occurrence of its complementary event is
(a) p
(b) p − 1
(c) 1 − p
(d) $1 - \frac{7}{p}$

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Solution

(c) 1− p

Explanation:

P(not E) = 1− P(E) = 1− P

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If the probability of occurrence of an event is p then the probability of occurrence of its complementary event is (a) p (b) p − 1 (c) 1 − p (d)1-7p

(c) 1− p ​Explanation: P(not E) = 1− P(E) = 1− P

If the probability of occurrence of an event is p then the probability of occurrence of its complementary event is
(a) p
(b) p − 1
(c) 1 − p
(d) $1 - \frac{7}{p}$

(c) 1− p

Explanation:

P(not E) = 1− P(E) = 1− P