Homework Help: math

Posted by jill on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 9:03pm.

a bag contains lettered tiles, two for each letter of the alphabet. What is the probability of drawing a tile with the letter A? express the probability ratio as a fraction and as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth

math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 9:09pm
1/52 = 0.01923 = 0.02
math - jill, Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 9:31pm
since there are 2 A,s would the probablitiy be 2/52 = 1/26?
math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 9:49pm
Oops! Thanks! You caught my mistake

Yes, it would be 1/26 = 0.03846 = 0.04
math - jill, Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 9:52pm
Thank you for the help Ms Sue you put me on the right track to figure out the question
math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 9:58pm
You're very welcome. Sorry about my goof -- but I'm glad you understand now.

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