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Finding Probability of Independent and Dependent Events

This topic covers the concept of finding probability of independent as well as dependent events. Problems related to identifying whether an event is independent or dependent are also covered.
Practice Question
1

Determine whether the following event is independent or dependent:

Coleen rolls a 4 on one number cube and a 3 on another number cube.

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

Independent
B)

Dependent
Practice Question
2

Determine whether the following event is independent or dependent:

A student flips heads on one coin and tails on a second coin.

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

Independent
B)

Dependent
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