To state whether the probability is dependent or independent and find the probability.
Answer to Problem 4CYU
The events are independent and the probability of selecting two math books is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given statement is:
“Joanna needs a book to prop up a table leg. She randomly selects a book, puts it back on the shelf, and selects another book. What is the probability that Joanna selected two math books?”
There are
Formula used:
The following formula is used:
Calculation :
The outcome of one event does not affects the outcome of the other because the book is replaced, so they are independent events.
The probability that Joannaselected two math books can be calculated by:
Hence, the events are independent and the probability of selecting two math books is
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