Question

how do i solve a question like this because i didnt get it right on my study guide??

@Shay17

Answer 1

What's the question? Maybe I can help :)

Answer 2

What is it @keke_luvs_u

Answer 3

whoops


You mix the letters M,A,T,H,E,M,A,T,I,C,A AND L thoroughly.Without looking,
You draw one letter.Find the probability P(A). Write the probability as:

a.a fraction in simplest form
b.a decimal
c.a percent

Answer 4

How many letters are there in total ?

How many A's are there in total ?

Answer 5

4

Answer 6

Ok 4 A's and how many letters in all ?

Answer 7

12 + the L so 13

Answer 8

number of A's = 3
total letters = 12

3/12 = 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%

Answer 9

@texaschic101 i think im understandning

Answer 10

That would be true if there were 3 A's and 12 letters but i counted 4 A's and 15 letters

Answer 11

@keke_luvs_u are you counting the letters in the word AND as well ?

Answer 12

M,A,T.H,E,M,A,T,I,C,A,L --- 3 A's and 12 letters

Answer 13

I don't think so shay...I didn't count AND...not even sure why it is capitalized

Answer 14

i ddint either

Answer 15

Yea that's why I was confused it shouldn't be capitalized if you're not counting it

Answer 16

true...capitalizing it makes it confusing

Answer 17

Well based off the word MATHEMATICAL alone then @texaschic101 is 100% correct !

Answer 18

confirmation is always good :)

Answer 19

Good luck

Answer 20

sorry about the captilized word

Answer 21

wait guys can we do 3 more?? that i missed but dont understand?

Answer 22

Sure post them as new questions though