ECZ 2023 · O-Level Paper 1 — Probability

A letter is chosen at random from the word “EXCELLENT”. What is the probability that the letter “E” is chosen?

  • A. 13
  • B. 38
  • C. 29
  • D. 19

Verified working — step 1

Probability = favourable letters out of all letters - and EVERY occurrence of E counts, not just the first.

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