After observing the defects within individual candies in many bags of M&Ms, it has been determined that 11% of all candies are defective, that the probability of observing an M&M with a missing letter is 22%, and that the probability of observing a cracked M&M, given that you already know it is defective, is 70%. You can calculate the probability that you randomly select an M&M that is cracked because:
A)the events are discrete.
B)the events are independent.
C)the outcomes are disjoint.
D)None of the answer options is correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given probabilities and conditions involve dependent events and conditional probabilities, not independence, discreteness, or disjoint outcomes. The calculation of the probability of selecting a cracked M&M involves understanding the relationship between the overall defect rate, the specific defect types, and conditional probabilities, which doesn't fit the definitions of options A, B, or C.

After Observing the Defects Within Individual Candies in Many Bags