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Chapter 1: Q16. (page 36)

Find the odds of each outcome if a computer randomly picks a letter in the name THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

The letter A.

Short Answer

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The odds of getting letter A is 18.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Apply the basic formula for probability.

The probability of an event is given by the following formula:

Probabilityofanoutcome=numberoffavoriteoutcometotaloutcome

02

Step 2. Write the given information.

From the given information it can be seen that there are 24 letters in the given name, and the desired outcome that is letter A is twice in the name.

Hence the number of favorite outcome is 2 and total outcomes are 24.

03

Step 3. DESCRIPTION OF STEP.

Substitute the number of favorite outcomes and total outcomes in the formula.

PletterA=324=18

Thus, the odds of getting letter A is 18.

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