Asked by Lilan

Anna mixes the letters S,E,L,E,C,T,E, and D thoroughly. Without looking, Mary draws one letter. Expressed as a fraction, decimal, and percentage, what is the probability the E will NOT be the letter Mary selects.
A 3/8,, 0.375,, 37.5%
B 8/5,, 1.6,, 16%
C 5/8,, 0.625,, 62.5% *****
D 8/3,, 2.667,, 26.667%

Once this question is answered I have lots other that need to be checked and corrected. Thank you!
Answered by Lilan
I think I'll just wait for Ms. Sue...…..
Answered by oobleck
why just wait around? Try to think it through.
there are 8 letters
5 are not E
so, what do you think?
Answered by oobleck
oops. I see that you chose the correct answer.
good job
Answered by Lilan
Thank you now...
A pizza shop offers the toppings shown below how many different 3-topping pizzas can you make?
(pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, onion, ham)
6*****
10
4
5
Answered by Lilan
Sorry I meant 10
Answered by Reiny
10 is correct,
you are choosing 3 from 5 or C(5,3)
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