Question

Each letter of the word "mathematics" is written on a separate piece of paper and put into a bag. you are asked to pick a random letter from that bag without looking. what is the probability that you pick a vowel

Answer 1

11 letters

4 vowels

4/11=

Answer 2

Total number of pieces of paper = 11
Number of pieces with a vowel = 4

Probability of picking a vowel = 4/11 (answer)