Probability of Event Formula

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Probability of Event is the likelihood that the event will occur. Check FAQs
PEvent=nFavorablenTotal
PEvent - Probability of Event?nFavorable - Number of Favorable Outcomes?nTotal - Total Number of Outcomes?

Probability of Event Example

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Here is how the Probability of Event equation looks like.

0.3Edit=3Edit10Edit
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Probability of Event Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Probability of Event?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
PEvent=nFavorablenTotal
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
PEvent=310
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
PEvent=310
LAST Step Evaluate
PEvent=0.3

Probability of Event Formula Elements

Variables
Probability of Event
Probability of Event is the likelihood that the event will occur.
Symbol: PEvent
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Number of Favorable Outcomes
Number of Favorable Outcomes is the total number of outcomes which are favorable for the successful completion of a particular event under given circumstances.
Symbol: nFavorable
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Number of Outcomes
Total Number of Outcomes is the total number of all the possible outcomes in a random experiment.
Symbol: nTotal
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Important Formulas of Probability category

​Go Empirical Probability
PEmpirical=nEvent OccursnTotal Trials
​Go Odds against
OA=nLnW
​Go Odds in Favor
OF=nWnL
​Go Probability of Failure
q=nLnW+nL

How to Evaluate Probability of Event?

Probability of Event evaluator uses Probability of Event = Number of Favorable Outcomes/Total Number of Outcomes to evaluate the Probability of Event, Probability of Event formula is defined as the likelihood that the event will occur. Probability of Event is denoted by PEvent symbol.

How to evaluate Probability of Event using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Probability of Event, enter Number of Favorable Outcomes (nFavorable) & Total Number of Outcomes (nTotal) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Probability of Event

What is the formula to find Probability of Event?
The formula of Probability of Event is expressed as Probability of Event = Number of Favorable Outcomes/Total Number of Outcomes. Here is an example- 0.3 = 3/10.
How to calculate Probability of Event?
With Number of Favorable Outcomes (nFavorable) & Total Number of Outcomes (nTotal) we can find Probability of Event using the formula - Probability of Event = Number of Favorable Outcomes/Total Number of Outcomes.
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