There are eight boys and eight girls in a
class. The teacher randomly selects one
student to answer a question. Later, the
teacher randomly selects a different student
to answer another question. The first
student is a boy and the second student is a
girl.

Respuesta :

Answer:

Independent events - Random selection of  one

student - Selection of one boy to answer first question

Dependent Event - Selection of a girl student

Probability = 13.33 %

Step-by-step explanation:

The complete question is

Determine whether the scenario involves independent or dependent events. Then find the  probability

There are eight boys and eight girls in a

class. The teacher randomly selects one

student to answer a question. Later, the

teacher randomly selects a different student

to answer another question. The first

student is a boy and the second student is a

girl.

Solution

Independent events - Random selection of  one

student - Selection of one boy to answer first question

Dependent Event - Selection of a girl student

Probability

8C1 + 8C1/16C2

(8+8) /(8*15)

13.33 %