Math Problem Statement

A bag contains seven tiles labeled A,B,C,D,E,F and G. One tile will be randomly picked. What is the probability of picking a vowel? Write your answer as a fraction.

Solution

There are 7 tiles labeled A,B,C,D,E,F,GA, B, C, D, E, F, G.

Out of these, the vowels are AA and EE, which are 2 vowels.

The probability of picking a vowel is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes (the vowels) by the total number of tiles.

Probability=Number of vowelsTotal number of tiles=27\text{Probability} = \frac{\text{Number of vowels}}{\text{Total number of tiles}} = \frac{2}{7}

Thus, the probability of picking a vowel is 27\frac{2}{7}.

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Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What is the probability of picking a consonant?
  2. If two tiles are picked without replacement, what is the probability that both are vowels?
  3. What is the probability of picking a tile that is not a vowel?
  4. If one tile is picked and replaced, what is the probability of picking a vowel on the second pick?
  5. How would the probability change if another vowel was added to the bag?

Tip: When calculating probability, always ensure the total number of possible outcomes is correctly accounted for.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Counting Methods

Formulas

Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of outcomes)

Theorems

Basic Probability Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8