Each of the Letters of the Word MISSISSIPPI Is Written

question 50

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 I on it? b. Which is greater, the probability of choosing a letter M or that of choosing a letter S? ​

• A) (a) (b) Choosing a letter M
• B) (a) (b) Choosing a letter M
• C) (a) (b) Choosing a letter S
• D) (a) (b) Choosing a letter S
• E) (a) (b) Neither

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