Question

spinning a 4 - section spinner twice can be described as which type of event?
it is an independent event. the outcome of the second spin is unaffected by the outcome of the first spin.
it is a dependent event. the outcome of the second spin is affected by the outcome of the first spin.
it is a simple event. spinning a spinner is a single event.
it is an impossible event. a spinner cannot land in two sections.

Explanation:

Independent events are those where the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another. When spinning a 4 - section spinner twice, the result of the first spin has no impact on the result of the second spin. Dependent events would mean the second outcome depends on the first, a simple event refers to a single - stage event (not applicable here as there are two spins), and it's not an impossible event as the spinner can land on different sections in two spins.

Answer:

It is an independent event. The outcome of the second spin is unaffected by the outcome of the first spin.