Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

The letters of the words AMERICAN PIES are placed in a bag. What is the probability that you will draw an E or an I if you chose one letter from the bag?

  1. ¼

  2. 1/3

  3. 1/8

  4. 5/12
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 'AMERICAN PIES' (12 letters), there are 2 E's and 2 I's, totaling 4 favorable letters. Probability = 4/12 = 1/3. The claimed answer 1/3 is correct.

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