Solve the problem.
-Sam estimates that if he leaves his car parked outside his office all day on a weekday, the chance that hewill get a parking ticket is 15%. If Sam leaves his car parked outside his office all day next Tuesday, whatis the chance that he will not get a parking ticket?
A)85%
B)15%
C)-15%
D)2.25%

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The chance that Sam will not get a parking ticket is the complement of the chance that he will get a parking ticket, which is 100% - 15% = 85%. Therefore, the answer is choice A, 85%. The chance that Sam will not get a parking ticket is the complement of the chance that he will get a parking ticket, which is 100% - 15% = 85%.

Solve the Problem. -Sam Estimates That If He Leaves His Car Parked Outside