Exams Are Approaching and Helen Is Allocating Time to Studying

question 61

Essay

Exams are approaching and Helen is allocating time to studying for exams.She plays for the very successful women's lacrosse team,and must schedule her studying around lacrosse practices and play-off games.She feels that with the appropriate preparation,she has a 70% chance of getting an A in Marketing.She also feels that this chance will decrease to 60% if the lacrosse team makes the play-offs.Are getting an A on the exam and being in the lacrosse play-offs independent events? Show evidence of your response.

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