An example of dependent events is drawing a blue marble out of one jar and then drawing a ___________ .

A. red marble out of another jar
B. blue marble out of the same jar, without replacing the first marble
C. red marble out of the same jar, after replacing the first marble
D. blue marble out of the another jar

Question

An example of dependent events is drawing a blue marble out of one jar and then drawing a ___________ .
 
A. red marble out of another jar 
B. blue marble out of the same jar, without replacing the first marble 
C. red marble out of the same jar, after replacing the first marble 
D. blue marble out of the another jar

rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

The outcome of choosing the first card has affected the outcome of choosing the second card, making these events dependent. Definition: Two events are dependent if the outcome or occurrence of the first affects the outcome or occurrence of the second so that the probability is changed.

jskinny0831 · Answer

@mathmale

mathmale · Answer

Of the four possible answers, which two would you eliminate, and why?

jskinny0831 · Answer

i think A and D because its saying from another jar but its a dependent event

jskinny0831 · Answer

or am i wrong?..

mathmale · Answer

I'd very much agree with that.  Now, choose from B and C.  Which is the better answer, and why?

jskinny0831 · Answer

B because its saying without replacing the first marble since again it is a dependent event

jskinny0831 · Answer

i think thats the correct answer. what do you think?

mathmale · Answer

Exactly.  Very good reasoning.

jskinny0831 · Answer

ok thank you!! i understand it better now

mathmale · Answer

You're welcome!