Uniform Probability Models Quick Check
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Question
Use the table to answer the question.
Letters M O D E L S
Probability 16 16 16 16 16 16
Use the uniform probability model to find the probability of selecting a vowel letter from the word MODELS.
(1 point)
Responses
136
Start Fraction 1 over 36 End Fraction
23
Start Fraction 2 over 3 End Fraction
13
Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction
16
Start Fraction 1 over 6 End Fraction
The vowels in the word MODELS are O and E.
Probability of selecting O = 16/100 = 1/6
Probability of selecting E = 16/100 = 1/6
Therefore, the total probability of selecting a vowel letter from the word MODELS is:
1/6 + 1/6 = 2/6 = 1/3
So, the answer is 1/3 or Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction.