Martin and Eric are preparing to board a roller coaster together and pick their seats. Martin selects a seat first, and then Eric selects one from the available seats. Are these two events dependent or independent? Justify the answer.

A.
The two events are dependent because the seat that Martin selects does not affect the seats that are left for Eric to pick.
B.
The two events are independent because the seat that Martin selects affects the seats that are left for Eric to pick.
C.
The two events are dependent because the seat that Martin selects affects the seats that are left for Eric to pick.
D.
The two events are independent because the seat that Martin selects does not affect the seats that are left for Eric to pick.