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A word consist of 9 letters; 5 consonants and 4 vowels. Three letters are chosen at random. What is the probability that more than one vowel will be selected?

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To solve the problem, we need to find the probability of selecting more than one vowel when choosing three letters from a word that consists of 5 consonants and 4 vowels. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Total Outcomes**: The total number of ways to choose 3 letters from 9 letters (5 consonants + 4 vowels) can be calculated using the combination formula \( C(n, r) \), which is given by: \[ C(n, r) = \frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!} ...
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