SOLUTION: Suppose you select 2 letters at random from the word "pacific". find each probability P(2 vowels) P(2 consonants) P(1 vowel, 1 consonant)

Question 291889: Suppose you select 2 letters at random from the word "pacific". find each probability
P(2 vowels)
P(2 consonants)
P(1 vowel, 1 consonant)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Suppose you select 2 letters at random from the word "pacific".
vowels: a,i,i
consonants: p,c,f,c
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find each probability
P(2 vowels) = 3C2/7C2 = 3/21 = 1/7
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P(2 consonants) = 4C2/7C2 = 6/21 = 2/7
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P(1 vowel, 1 consonant) = 1 - [1/7 + 2/7] = 4/7
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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