Question

Noah will select a letter at random from the word "FLUTE." Lin will select a letter at random from the word "CLARINET." Which person is more likely to pick the letter "E?" Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer:

Noah

Step-by-step explanation:

Lin's word contains more letters that aren't E.

Answer 2

Noah is more likely to pick the letter "E" because Noah's chances are $\frac{1}{5}$ or 20% compared to Lin's chances of $\frac{1}{8}$ or 12.5%