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Of all the different permutations of the letters in the word STOP, if you choose one at random, what is the probability that it will start with the letter P? Reduce your answer. PLEASE HELP!!

Of all the different permutations of the letters in the word STOP, if you choose one-example-1

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Answer:

1/4

Explanation:

total possible combinaitons= 24

combinations with p at the start = 6

probability= 6/24 = 1/4

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Answer:

1/4

Step-by-step explanation:the word STOP has 4 letters so your probability of getting "P" is 1 in 4

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