You are given the probability that an event will happen.Find the probability that the event will not happen. P(E) = 0.79
A) 0.79
B) 0.21
C) 0.105
D) 0
E) 1

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The probability of an event not happening is equal to 1 minus the probability that the event will happen. Therefore, the probability that the event will not happen is 1 - 0.79 = 0.21. So, the best choice is B, which represents the probability of the event not happening.

You Are Given the Probability That an Event Will Happen