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You draw a red marble out of a bag and give it your friend. You draw another marble out of the bag. Are the events independent? Explain.

No; the red marble was not replaced, so it has an effect on drawing a second marble.

Yes; you may not get a red marble again.

No; you do not know which marble you will draw next.

Yes; the red marble was kept out, so you can not draw it again.

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Answer:

Yes; you may not get a red marble again.

Explanation:

there is a chance to get a red marble but it is not high

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Answer:

the red marble was kept out so you can not draw it again

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