Probability of the opposite event: percents
The probability of an event and the probability that it does not happen add up to 1 (or 100%).
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There is a 33% chance of rain tomorrow. What is the chance that it does not rain? Write the percent only.
Answer: 67
There is a 5% chance of rain tomorrow. What is the chance that it does not rain? Write the percent only.
Answer: 95
There is a 2% chance of rain tomorrow. What is the chance that it does not rain? Write the percent only.
Answer: 98
Tip: The probability of an event and the probability that it does not happen add up to 1 (or 100%).
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