Question

A teacher placed the letter cards I, S, O, S, C, E, L, E, S in a bag. A card is drawn at random and then placed back in the bag. Determine the theoretical probability expressed as a fraction. P(S) =

Answer 1

Answer: 3/9 or 1/3 simplified

Step-by-step explanation:

Count the number of S, there are 3. Count the number of total letters, there are 9. Simplify, 3 can go into 3 1 time, and 3 can go into 9 3 times.

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