Question

Noah will select a letter at random from the word "FLUTE." Lin will select a letter at random from the word "CLARINET." Which person is more likely to pick the letter "E?" Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Noah is more likely to pick the letter "E" because Noah's chances are
`(1)/(5)` or 20% compared to Lin's chances of
`(1)/(8)` or 12.5%

Answer 2

Noah

Explanation:

Lin's word contains more letters that aren't E.