Question

determine whether the events e and f are independent or dependent. justify your answer.
(a) e: a person going into debt.
f: the same person having a credit card.
a. e and f are independent because having a credit card has no effect on the probability of a person going into debt.
b. e and f are dependent because having a credit card can affect the probability of a person going into debt.
c. e and f are dependent because going into debt has no effect on the probability of a person having a credit card.
d. e and f are independent because going into debt has no effect on the probability of a person having a credit card.

Explanation:

Two events are independent if the occurrence of one does not affect the probability of the occurrence of the other. Having a credit - card can influence a person's likelihood of going into debt as credit - card usage can lead to debt. So, the events are dependent.

Answer:

B. E and F are dependent because having a credit card can affect the probability of a person going into debt.