Compute the Probability of an Event Using the Complement Rule $B$

question 41

Multiple Choice

Compute the Probability of an Event Using the Complement Rule
-The following Venn diagram is for the six sample points possible when rolling a fair die. Let A be the event rolling an even number and let $B$ be the event rolling a number greater than 1 . Which of the following events describes the event rolling a 1 ?

• A) \(\mathrm { BC } ^ { \mathrm { C } }\)
• B) \(\mathrm { AC } ^ { \mathrm { C } }\)
• C) B
• D) \(\mathrm { A } \cup \mathrm { B }\)

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Definitions:

Hamer v. Sidway

A landmark 1891 New York Court of Appeals case that established the principle of forbearance (refraining from an action) as valuable consideration in contract law.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to another party if the latter has relied on that promise to their detriment.

Consideration

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