In a word game, you choose a tile from a bag, replace it, and then choose another. If there are 21 vowels and 15 consonants, wha

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Mashcka [7]

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In a word game, you choose a tile from a bag, replace it, and then choose another. If there are 21 vowels and 15 consonants, wha

t is the probability you will choose a consonant and then a vowel?

Mathematics

2 answers:

Leya [2.2K] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-21T00:18:09+03:00

Leya [2.2K]3 years ago

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Answer:

35/144 is the sum

solniwko [45] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-20T22:57:52+03:00

<span>Total constants = 15

Total vowels = 21

Total letters = 15 + 21 = 36

Probability of a consonant on first place = 15/36

Probability of a vowel on second place = 21/36

Probability of getting a consonant and then a vowel (or vice-versa):

(15/36)(21/36) = 315/1296 = 35/144

Hope this helps!
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