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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.

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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%

User Jake Sellers
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Answer:

Noah

Explanation:

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

User Nucleons
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