Each of the Letters of the Word MISSISSIPPI Is Written $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Each of the letters of the word MISSISSIPPI is written on a card, and the cards are placed in a hat. One card is drawn at random from the hat.
a. What is the probability that the card has the letter P on it?
b. Which is greater, the probability of choosing a letter P or that of choosing a letter I?

• A) (a) \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\) ; (b) Choosing a letter I
• B) (a) \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\) ; (b) Neither
• C) (a) \(\frac { 2 } { 11 }\) ; (b) Choosing a letter P
• D) (a) \(\frac { 2 } { 11 }\) ; (b) Choosing a letter I
• E) (a) \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\) ; (b) Choosing a letter P

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