When an event's probability depends on the likelihood of another event, the probability is a(n)
A) conditional probability.
B) empirical probability.
C) joint probability.
D) mutually exclusive probability.

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Conditional probability is the probability of an event occurring given that another event has already occurred. In this case, the probability of one event depends on the occurrence of another event, therefore it is a conditional probability.

When an Event's Probability Depends on the Likelihood of Another