Math Problem Statement

What is the complement of P(A) if P(A) = 1/13?

Solution

To find the complement of P(A)P(A), we need to calculate P(A)P(\overline{A}), which represents the probability that event AA does not occur. The formula for the complement is:

P(A)=1P(A)P(\overline{A}) = 1 - P(A)

Given that P(A)=113P(A) = \frac{1}{13}, we can substitute:

P(A)=1113=13113=1213P(\overline{A}) = 1 - \frac{1}{13} = \frac{13 - 1}{13} = \frac{12}{13}

So, the answer is:

P(A)=1213P(\overline{A}) = \frac{12}{13}

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What does it mean for two events to be complements?
  2. How would you calculate the complement if P(A)P(A) was a decimal?
  3. Can the complement of an event ever be greater than 1?
  4. How does the probability of the complement change if P(A)P(A) increases?
  5. What is the sum of P(A)P(A) and P(A)P(\overline{A}) for any event AA?

Tip: The probability of an event and its complement will always add up to 1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Complement of an Event

Formulas

P(A') = 1 - P(A)

Theorems

Complement Rule in Probability

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12