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Chapter 12: Q11. (page 635)

State whether the events are independent or dependent.

Selecting a fiction book and a nonfiction book at the library.

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Selecting a fiction book and a nonfiction book at the libraryareindependent events.

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Step 1. Given Information.

Given it is to be determined whether selecting a fiction book and a nonfiction book at the library are independent or dependent events.

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Step 2. Explanation.

When the outcome of one event does affect the outcome of another event, then the events are dependent events.

When the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another event, then the events are independent events.

Here the selection of a fiction book and a nonfiction book does not depend on each other i.e. a person can choose any fiction book and then any nonfiction book and choosing one does not affect other.

Hence, the events are independent events.

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Step 3. Conclusion.

Selecting a fiction book and a nonfiction book at the library are independent events.

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