A letter is chosen at random from the letters of the word $A S S A S S I N A T I O N$ . Find the probability that the letter chosen is a consonant.

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In the word $A S S A S S I N A T I O N$ ,
Vowels are $= A, I, O = 6$
Therefore, consonants are $= 13 - 6 = 7$
Total outcomes $= 13$
Favourable outcomes $= 7$
Therefore, required probability = $\frac{7}{13}$

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A letter is chosen at random from the letters of the word $A S S A S S I N A T I O N$ . Find the probability that the letter chosen is a consonant.

In the word $A S S A S S I N A T I O N$ ,
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