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Question
If the probability of occurence of an event is p then the probability of non-happening of this event is (p − 1).
Options
(p − 1)
(1 − p)
p
`(1- 1/P)`
Solution
P(occurence of an event) = p
P(non-occurence of this event) = 1 − p
Hence, the correct answer is option P.
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