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

The phrase 'AMERICAN PIES' has 12 letters. The vowels E and I appear: E (2 times) and I (2 times). Total occurrences of E or I = 4. Probability = 4/12 = 1/3.