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The table shows the probabilities of selecting a vowel (A, E, I, O, U) from a page in a book. To find the probability that a random letter is **not** a vowel, we first need to sum the probabilities for all the vowels and subtract that total from 100%.

The given probabilities for the vowels are:
- A: 11%
- E: 21%
- I: 12%
- O: 6%
- U: 3%

Let's calculate the total probability of selecting a vowel:

\[
\text{Total vowel probability} = 11\% + 21\% + 12\% + 6\% + 3\% = 53\%
\]

Now, subtract this from 100% to find the probability of selecting a letter that is **not** a vowel:

\[
\text{Probability not a vowel} = 100\% - 53\% = 47\%
\]

So, the probability that a random letter is **not** a vowel is **47%**.

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### Related questions:
1. How is probability related to percentages?
2. If the probability of selecting a vowel changed, how would that affect the result?
3. Can you explain the difference between mutually exclusive and independent events in probability?
4. What is the probability that a letter is a vowel or a consonant in this case?
5. How do you calculate probabilities in a scenario with more than two outcomes?

### Tip:
Always double-check that the sum of all probabilities equals 100%, as this ensures all possible outcomes are accounted for.

The table below shows the probability that a random letter on a page in a book is a vowel (A, E, I, O, U). What is the probability that a random letter is not a vowel? Give your answer as a percentage (%).

Learn how to calculate the probability that a random letter selected from a book is not a vowel. Using complementary probability, this problem covers basic probability concepts and is suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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