Question

Justin writes the letters I-L-L-I-N-O-I-S on cards and then places them in a hat. What is the probability of picking an L?

1/8
1/4
1/6
2/7
I think 1/4?

Answer 1

Yes, 1/4

Answer 2

Awesome! Thx Ms.Sue :)

Answer 3

You're welcome, TVD.

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To find the probability of picking an L, we need to determine the number of favorable outcomes (picking an L) and the total number of possible outcomes (picking any letter).

First, let's determine the number of favorable outcomes. In the given word "ILLINOIS", there are two L's. Therefore, there are two favorable outcomes.

Next, let's determine the total number of possible outcomes. Since there are 8 cards with letters I-L-L-I-N-O-I-S placed in the hat, there are 8 possible outcomes.

Now, we can calculate the probability by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes:

Probability = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes
= 2 / 8
= 1 / 4

So, you were correct! The probability of picking an L is indeed 1/4.