Question: Use a fraction to express the probability that S is selected from the word MISSISSIPPI.


A ) 1 / 5
B ) 1 / 4
C ) 3 / 11
D ) 4 / 11

Steps to derive

1 There are 11 possible outcomes.
 [There are 11 letters in the word.]

2 There are four 'S' letters in the word.

3 So, the probability of selecting 'S' from the word MISSISSIPPI is 4 / 11.



Hence the right answer is Option D

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