An alphabet is randomly selected from the word HINDUSTAN What is the probability that it would be a

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19 May 2020 Probability

An alphabet is randomly selected from the word HINDUSTAN
What is the probability that it would be a vowel?

OPtion

1) 1/3
2) 3/8
3) 2/9
4) 2/8
5) 3/10
6) 2/3
7) 2/10
8) 1/2
9) 3/7
10) None of these

Solution

HINDUSTAN
Total character count = HINDUSTAN
Number of vowels = 3

Probability = 3/9 = 1/3

Correct Option: 1 Best Solution (3)