Question

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, there is a 63% probability that a U.S. household owns a pet. If a U.S. household is randomly selected, what is the probability that it does not own a pet?

Short answer

The probability is$0.37$

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given Information

The given data is that there is a 63% probability that a U.S. household owns a pet.

Step 2. Explanation 

If E represents an event and $\overline{E}$represents the complement of E then $P\left(\overline{E}\right)=1-P\left(E\right)$. It is given that$P\left(E\right)=0.63$

Substitute the given value in the equation and find the required value.

$$\begin{gathered} P\left(\overline{E}\right)=1-P\left(E\right) \\ =1-0.63 \\ =0.37 \end{gathered}$$