Question

You roll two number cubes

Let event A = You roll an even number on the first cube.
Let event B = You roll a 2 on the second cube.
Are the events independent or dependent? Why?
O A. Dependent, because both cubes have six sides.
O B. Independent, because the outcome of the first roll doesn't affect
the outcome of the second roll.
O C. Independent, because they have no outcomes in common.
D. Dependent, because 2 is an even number.

Answer 1

Answer: B: Independent, because the outcome of the first roll doesn't affect the outcome of the second roll.

Explanation:

Events are independent when the outcome of one does not effect the other. Rolling dice for example: If you roll an even number on your first cube, there is no way that it will effect the roll on the second cube, hence the two events are independent.