Question

question 2 of 39
which of the following is an example of a random event?

a. sherman going to the grocery store every tuesday

b. the number of children that will be born in the united states next year

c. the age a person will be 6 years from now

d. holly’s planned vacation to the beach this summer

Explanation:

• Option A: Regular (not random) as it's a fixed weekly action.
• Option B: The number of children born next year is uncertain and random, as it depends on many unpredictable factors.
• Option C: A person's age 6 years from now is deterministic (current age + 6).
• Option D: Planned (not random) as it's a pre - arranged vacation.

Answer:

B. The number of children that will be born in the United States next year