Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Probability (Section 8 - No. 35)
When are two events considered independent?
When the outcome of the first event affects the outcome of the second event.
When the outcome of the second event is not affected by the outcome of the first event.
When the events are mutually exclusive.
When the events have the same probability.
Explication
Independent events are defined as events where the outcome of one does not influence the outcome of the other.