Which of the following is an example of an independent event?

Question

A. choosing one sock at random from your drawer, putting it on, and then choosing another at random
B. flipping a coin and rolling a number cube
C. choosing students at random for basketball teams
D. removing a marble from a bag, and then choosing another without replacing the first

Answer 1

D. removing a marble from a bag, and then choosing another without replacing the first is an example of an independent event. The probability of selecting the second marble does not depend on the outcome of the first marble selected.