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A number cube is rolled and a letter is selected from the word PENGUIN.

P(an even number and N)

A. 1/7

B. 2/9

C. 4/15

D. 1/14

User Jelhan
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“and ”= multiply
dice=1,2,3,4,5,6
even#: 2,4,6(3 out of 6=3/6)
the word PENGUIN has 2 N( 2 N out of 7 letters=2/7)
then 3/6•2/7=6/42
6/42 simplifies to 1/7
answer A
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