Question

determine whether the events are independent or dependent. explain your reasoning.

returning a rented movie after the due date and receiving a late fee

the events are dropdown because the outcome of returning a rented movie after the due date dropdown the probability of the outcome of receiving a late fee.

affects
does not affect

Explanation:

Define the relationship between the events

Using the Dependent Events and Independent Events Probability knowledge points

• Two events are independent if the occurrence of one does not change the probability of the other.
• Returning a rented movie after the due date directly increases the probability of receiving a late fee.
• Therefore, the occurrence of the first event alters the likelihood of the second event.

Determine the correct dropdown options

Using the Dependent Events knowledge point

• Since the first event changes the probability of the second, the events are dependent.
• The first blank must be filled with "dependent".
• The second blank must be filled with "affects".

Answer:

Determine whether the events are independent or dependent. Explain your reasoning.

Returning a rented movie after the due date and receiving a late fee

The events are <blank>dependent</blank> because the outcome of returning a rented movie after the due date <blank>affects</blank> the probability of the outcome of receiving a late fee.