If the probability of the occurrence of an event is P then what is the probability that the event doesn't occur.

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P + 1

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1 - P

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C $1 - P$
Probability of any event $= 1$
$∴$ if $P$ is the occurrence of an event then probability that event $P$ doesn't occur $= 1 - P$ .
Hence, option $C$ is correct.

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If the probability of the occurrence of an event is P then what is the probability that the event doesn't occur.

The correct option is C 1−PProbability of any event =1∴ if P is the occurrence of an event then probability that event P doesn't occur =1−P.Hence, option C is correct.

The correct option is C $1 - P$
Probability of any event $= 1$
$∴$ if $P$ is the occurrence of an event then probability that event $P$ doesn't occur $= 1 - P$ .
Hence, option $C$ is correct.