Question

Which pairs of events describe independent events?

Select all that apply.

A Flipping a coin and having it land with the tails side up; drawing a 7 from a standard deck of cards.
B Pulling a red sock from a drawer with 3 red socks and 5 blue socks and not replacing it; then pulling another red sock from the same drawer.
C Rolling a standard six-sided die and having it land on a 1; selecting a blue block from a tub of red and blue blocks.
D Drawing a king from a standard deck of cards and not replacing it; then drawing a queen from the same deck of cards.

Answer 1

A and C

Explanation:

Both events in A and C have no connections whatsoever. B and D are dependant of each other due to both having to do with ether both socks or both cards.