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32 Independent and Dependent Events

A department store is having a giveaway. Ryan must guess the numbers
on the 1st and 2nd balls to win a prize.
There are 5 numbers, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Each person can only enter in one
event. Ryan guesses a 3 for the 1st ball and a 4 for the 2nd ball.
Which event should Ryan enter?

Event A

1. Pull out the 1st ball.
2. Put the 1st ball back in

the box.
3. Pull out the 2nd ball.
4. Guess the numbers on

both balls to win!

Event B

1. Pull out the 1st ball.
2. Do not put the 1st ball

back in the box.
3. Pull out the 2nd ball.
4. Guess the numbers on

both balls to win!

Guess 1st Ball Ryan Which event has a
3 2nd Ball higher chance of
winning? They both
4 look the same.

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