SOLUTION: The letters of the word mathematics are written on separate pieces of paper and put in a hat. What are the odds against drawing a vowel from the hat? (vowels are a, e, i, o, u)

Question 468874: The letters of the word mathematics are written on separate pieces of paper and put in a hat. What are the odds against drawing a vowel from the hat? (vowels are a, e, i, o, u)
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The letters of the word mathematics are written on separate pieces of paper and put in a hat. What are the odds against drawing a vowel from the hat? (vowels are a, e, i, o, u)
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P(vowel) = 4/11
P(consonent) = 7/11
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Odds against drawing vowel = P(consonant)/P(vowel) = (7/11)/(4/11) = 7:4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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