Question

determine the number of outcomes in the event. decide whether the event is a simple event or not. a computer is used to select randomly a number between 1 and 9, inclusive. event a is selecting the number 4. event a has 1 outcome(s). is the event a simple event? because event a has one outcome.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of a simple event

A simple event is an event that has only one outcome.

Step2: Analyze event A

Event A is selecting the number 4. There is only one specific number (4) as the outcome for event A.

Answer:

Yes, because event A has exactly one outcome.