Which of the following is an example of an independent event?

A) choosing one sock at random from your drawer, putting it on, and then choosing another at random
B) flipping a coin and rolling a number cube
C) choosing students at random for basketball teams
D) removing a marble from a bag, and then choosing another without replacing the first marble

Question

Which of the following is an example of an independent event? 

A) choosing one sock at random from your drawer, putting it on, and then choosing another at random
B) flipping a coin and rolling a number cube
C) choosing students at random for basketball teams
D) removing a marble from a bag, and then choosing another without replacing the first marble

anonymous · Answer

B because this is the only case where the two events do not affect each other.
For A, C, and D, the second choice is affected by what happens in the first choice.

anonymous · Answer

Ok, Thx So Much! :D