Let event A = You buy a new pair of gloves on Saturday. Which event is most likely to be independent of A?A.You threw away a pair of old gloves on Friday.B.The weather forecast says it will be cold on Sunday.C.You finished a book on Thursday.D.You checked the Internet for sales on winter clothes on Friday.
Question
Let event A = You buy a new pair of gloves on Saturday. Which event is most likely to be independent of A?A.You threw away a pair of old gloves on Friday.B.The weather forecast says it will be cold on Sunday.C.You finished a book on Thursday.D.You checked the Internet for sales on winter clothes on Friday.
Solution
The event most likely to be independent of A (You buy a new pair of gloves on Saturday) is C. You finished a book on Thursday. This event does not have any direct influence or connection with the event A. The other events could potentially be related to buying new gloves, such as throwing away old gloves or checking for sales on winter clothes. The weather forecast could also influence the decision to buy new gloves. Therefore, finishing a book on Thursday is the most independent event.
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