Exams Are Approaching and Helen Is Allocating Time to Studying

question 102

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 thinks that with the appropriate preparation, she has a 70% chance of getting an A in Marketing. She also believes 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.

---

Definitions:

Third Person

An individual who is not directly involved in a contract or legal agreement but may be affected by it.

Common Law Doctrine

A legal principle developed through past court decisions rather than through legislative statutes or written laws.

Unconscionability

A condition where a contract or a clause within the contract is so unjust or overwhelmingly one-sided in favor of the party with the power that it is deemed voidable.

Consumer Situations

Scenarios involving the interaction or transaction between individuals purchasing goods or services for personal use and the businesses providing them.