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The name of a U.S. state is spelled out with letter tiles. Then the tiles are placed in a bag, and one is picked at random. What state is spelled out if the probability of picking the letter O is 1/2? , 3/8?, 1/3?. (need 3 answers with explanations)

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Answer:

Ohio

Colorado

Oregon

Explanation:

1/2 of the letters in Ohio are O)

3/8 letters in Colorado are O)

2/6 letters in Oregon are the letter O which Is 1/3

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