Question

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If x represents the probability of an event happening, then which of the following represents the probability that the event will not happen?
A. -x
B. 1 - x
C. x - 1

Answer 1

The sum of the probability of taking place and not taking place is 1. If we represent the probability of it taking place by x then, the probability of it not taking place is equal to 1 - x.