If the occurrence of one event has no effect on the probability of another event, the two events are independent events.
B. Events: A - Neva is hungry, B - Neva buys a snack from the concession stand. Events A nd B are dependent (Neva buys snack, because she was hungry);
C. Events: A - Ari chooses a partner for a group project, B - then Ezekial chooses a partner from the remaining classmates. Events A nd B are dependent, because Ezekial's choice depends on Ari's choice.
D. Events: A - Luka paints during school, B - he stains his shirt. These events are dependent (Luka stains his shirt, because he was painting).
A. Events: A - The school play opens tonight, B - it is raining are independent events (school play opening doesn't depend on weather).
Answer: correct hcoice is A