Question

A game has three possible outcomes: win, lose, or tie. The probability of a win is 0.4, the probability of a loss is 0.1, and the probability of a tie is 0.5. On a single play of the game the probability of NOT winning is A) 0.1. B) 0.33. C) 0.5. D) 0.6.

Answer 1

the probability of not winning will probably be 0.1




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Answer 2

D) 0.6

Explanation:

0.6 is correct. The probability that E does not happen is 1 - P(E), where P is the probability that E occurs. In this problem the probability of a win is 0.4, so the probability of NOT winning is 1 - 0.4 = 0.6.