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If a single letter is selected at random from the word 'PROBABILITY', then the probability that it is a vowel is

A

`(8)/(11)`

B

`(4)/(11)`

C

`(2)/(11)`

D

`(3)/(11)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Total number of letters in the word 'PROBABILITY' = 11
Total number of vowels in the word 'PROBABILITY' is 4, i.e. O, A, I, l.
Hence, probability that the single letter to be selected at random is vowel `=(4)/(11)`.
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