A shelf contains 5 nonfiction and 6 comic books. Randomly, you choose one for yourself, set it aside, and choose one for your friend. Are these events independent or dependent

As the first event outcome affects the probability of the outcomes of the second event, both events are dependant.

Step-by-step explanation:

The events are not independent.

The reason is that the first event affects the outcome of the second event.

This happen because the if we choose a comic book for ourselves, there is a probability of 6-1=5 out of 5+5=10 of getting a comic book for our friend (P=50%).

If we choose a nonfiction book four ourselves, the probability of getting a comic book for our friend is 6 in 10 (P=60%).

As the first event outcome affects the probability of the outcomes of the second event, both events are dependant.