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Suppose there are 6 runners in the finals of a 100 m sprint, Abbie, Becca, Clarice, Danna, Emma, and Francine. Answer each of the following questions.

1. An analyst, Grace, gives Abbie a 12% chance to place first and Becca an 8% chance to place second. Assume these percentages are accurate. Can we determine the probability that Abbie will place first and Becca will place second? Why or why not?

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  1. 4 July, 04:05
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    No, the events are dependent

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The probability of two events occurring is:

    P (A and B) = P (A) * P (B given A)

    If the events are independent (event A does not affect the probability of event B), then P (B given A) = P (B).

    However, these events aren't independent. If Abbie places first, it affects the probability of whether Becca places second.

    P (B given A) ≠ P (B)

    P (B given A) ≠ 0.08
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