SOLUTION: You have 100 total envelopes. 25 envelopes have the letter "L", 25 have the letter "I", 25 have the letter "F" and 25 have the letter "E". How many draws will it take before you s

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Question 475780: You have 100 total envelopes. 25 envelopes have the letter "L", 25 have the letter "I", 25 have the letter "F" and 25 have the letter "E". How many draws will it take before you spell the word "life"?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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At least four. However it will take you 76 draws to guarantee spelling "life."