Question

John has 8 cards that spell the word H O M E W O R K. She shuffles them and then places them face down. Assume she returns the card on each occasion.

b) What is the probability she will choose a consonant?

Answer 1

The probability that I will choose a consonant is 62.50%.

Explanation:

Given that John has 8 cards that spell the word H O M E W O R K, and he shuffles them and then places them face down, to determine what is the probability he will choose a consonant the following calculation must be performed:

Vowels: 3

Consonants: 5

5/8 = X

0.625 = X

0.625 x 100 = 62.50

Therefore, the probability that I will choose a consonant is 62.50%.