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Understanding Probability — Quiz

Question 4 • Grade 7 Mathematics

If P(not yellow) is equal to 4 over 15 , which best describes the probability of the complement of the event?

Answer
A
P(not yellow) is equal to 11 over 15
B
P(yellow) is equal to 8 over 15
C
P(not yellow) is equal to 8 over 15
D
P(yellow) is equal to 11 over 15

Explanation

The complement of “not yellow” is “yellow.” Complementary probabilities add to 1, so P(yellow) = 1 − 4/15 = 11/15. Therefore, the probability of yellow is 11/15.

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