Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Sampling and estimation

Sampling and estimation — practice question

Out of a group of 30 adults, 25 are right-handed and 8 wear spectacles. The number who are right-handed but do not wear spectacles is 19.
(i)[2]

Complete the table below to show how many adults are in each category.

(ii)[3]

A single adult is selected at random from the group. Event $X$ means 'the adult chosen is right-handed'; event $Y$ means 'the adult chosen wears spectacles'. Decide whether $X$ and $Y$ are independent events, giving a reason for your answer.

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