The table shows the results of a survey of favorite movie genres.

Because the first selection is replaced, the two selections are independent. Replacement means the probability structure returns to its original state after the first respondent is selected. The probability of selecting an action respondent is 30%, or 0.30. The probability of selecting a comedy respondent is 35%, or 0.35. For independent sequential events, multiply the probabilities: 0.30 × 0.35 = 0.105. Converting 0.105 to a percentage gives 10.5%. Therefore, the probability of first selecting an action respondent and then selecting a comedy respondent is 10.5%. Option B does not result from multiplying the two relevant genre percentages. Options C and D are far too large because they resemble combined or unrelated percentages rather than the probability of a two-step ordered selection. The word “and” signals multiplication, while “replacement” confirms independence between draws. References/topics from the Study Guide: independent events, replacement, multiplication rule, probability with percentages.

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