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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The probability that an event will happen is 5/8. What is the probability that the event will not happen? 0 3/8 5/8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@KamiBug

OpenStudy (fibonaccichick666):

what do you think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3/8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3/8

OpenStudy (fibonaccichick666):

and why do you believe the answer is 3/8? How did you come to this accurate conclusion?

OpenStudy (godlovesme):

3/8 since 8-5 is 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well because theres 8 parts all together,5 that it will prob happen... 8-5=3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so i think its 3/8

OpenStudy (fibonaccichick666):

ok, I just wanted to see your reasoning. It is correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thnx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the answer is 3/8 because 5/8+3/8= 1

OpenStudy (fibonaccichick666):

in one sentence, it's just, there are only two outcomes, happen not happen, 5 out of the 8 outcomes happen, how many do not happen? Just for another way to read the question

OpenStudy (godlovesme):

thanks for the medal @hhelpplzzzz

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