Question

Describe the events as Dependent or Independent. If Independent, find the probability.

Answer 1

Answer: 7/75

Step-by-step explanation: An event may either be dependent or independent, depending on the effect the outcome of such event has on other events. A dependent events is one in which it's out ime is affected by the outcome of another event. On the other hand an independent event is not affected by the outcome of another event.

The event described above is a dependent event, because the outcome of my first try or pick will affect the possible outcome of my friend's first try.

Candy dish :

5 butterscotch ; 8 peppermint ; 12 chocolate

I and my friend both want peppermint:

P = required outcome ÷ Total possible outcome

Total possible outcome = 5+8+12 = 25

P(I pick peppermint on my first try) = 8/25

P(my friend picks peppermint on her first try) = 7/24

If I pick first, the outcome of my friend's event has been affected from the original

P = (8/25) × (7/24)

P = 56/600

P = 7/75