21. Susan is playing a slot machine. She has won on her last five plays. Susan c

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21. Susan is playing a slot machine. She has won on her last five plays. Susan calls her grandmother to ask if she should keep playing or stop. Susan's grandmother says, "Keep going! You're on a hot streak!" Which of the following statements is accurate?

Susan's grandmother is incorrect. Susan has already won five times in a row, so Susan should stop playing before her luck runs out.

Susan's grandmother is correct. Each play is independent, so we know Susan is more likely to keep winning as long as she stays at the same machine.

Susan's grandmother is incorrect. Each play is independent, and we don't know anything about whether Susan will continue winning.

Susan's grandmother is correct. Susan is on a hot streak and should keep going because she is likely to keep winning.

Explanation / Answer

Susan's grandmother is incorrect. Each play is independent, and we don't know anything about whether Susan will continue winning.

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