Question:
It is given that the probability of winning a game is 0.7. What is the probability of losing the game?
(a) 0.8
(b) 0.3
(c) 0.35
(d) 0.15
Solution:
(b) 0.3
Explanation:
Let E be the event of winning the game. Then,
P(E) = 0.7
P(not E) = P(losing the game) = 1− P(E) ⇒ 1− 0.7 = 0.3