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Can you help me solve this probability complement equation?

**Probability Experiment Sample Space Example**

In this exercise, a probability experiment is conducted where the sample space \( S \) is defined as \( \{5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\} \). We are given the event \( A = \{8, 9, 10, 11, 12\} \). Assuming each outcome is equally likely, we are asked to find the outcomes in \( A^C \) (the complement of \( A \)) and compute \( P(A^C) \).

**Problem Statement:**
Given:
- Sample Space, \( S = \{5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\} \)
- Event, \( A = \{8, 9, 10, 11, 12\} \)

Determine:
1. The outcomes in \( A^C \).
1. Compute \( P(A^C) \).

**Solution:**

1. Identify the outcomes in \( A^C \):
   - \( A^C \) includes all elements in \( S \) that are not in \( A \).
   - Outcomes in \( A^C = S \setminus A = \{5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15\} \).

2. Compute \( P(A^C) \):
   - Number of elements in \( S \): \( |S| = 11 \)
   - Number of elements in \( A^C = 6 \).
   - Since each outcome is equally likely, \( P(A^C) = \frac{\text{Number of elements in } A^C}{\text{Total number of elements in } S} = \frac{6}{11} \).

The answer and explanation given in the multiple-choice question is:
- **Option C**: The outcomes in \( A^C \) are \(\{5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15\}\) and \( P(A^C) = \frac{6}{11} \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Probability Experiment Sample Space Example** In this exercise, a probability experiment is conducted where the sample space \( S \) is defined as \( \{5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\} \). We are given the event \( A = \{8, 9, 10, 11, 12\} \). Assuming each outcome is equally likely, we are asked to find the outcomes in \( A^C \) (the complement of \( A \)) and compute \( P(A^C) \). **Problem Statement:** Given: - Sample Space, \( S = \{5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\} \) - Event, \( A = \{8, 9, 10, 11, 12\} \) Determine: 1. The outcomes in \( A^C \). 1. Compute \( P(A^C) \). **Solution:** 1. Identify the outcomes in \( A^C \): - \( A^C \) includes all elements in \( S \) that are not in \( A \). - Outcomes in \( A^C = S \setminus A = \{5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15\} \). 2. Compute \( P(A^C) \): - Number of elements in \( S \): \( |S| = 11 \) - Number of elements in \( A^C = 6 \). - Since each outcome is equally likely, \( P(A^C) = \frac{\text{Number of elements in } A^C}{\text{Total number of elements in } S} = \frac{6}{11} \). The answer and explanation given in the multiple-choice question is: - **Option C**: The outcomes in \( A^C \) are \(\{5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15\}\) and \( P(A^C) = \frac{6}{11} \).
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