Question 5 (1 point) The letters that form the word MISSISSIPPI are placed in a bowl. What are the odds of choosing a "P"? Expression your answer as a percentage, rounded to the whole number. %

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Wwli asked Sep 23, 2022

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Question 5 (1 point)

The letters that form the word MISSISSIPPI are placed in a bowl. What are the odds of choosing
a "P"? Expression your answer as a percentage, rounded to the whole number.
%

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18%

Explanation:

MISSISSIPPI = 2/11 = 18.18~ = 18

Because there are 2P's and 11 letters in MISSISSIPPI.

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The odds of choosing a P is 18%

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