2. Suppose you write each lowercase letter of the alphabet on a different slip of paper and put the slips into a hat. What is the probability of drawing one slip of paper from the hat at random and getting: (a) A consonant. (b) A vowel. please show work!

2. Suppose you write each lowercase letter of the alphabet on a different slip of paper and put the slips into a hat. What is the probability of drawing one slip of paper from the hat at random and getting: (a) A consonant. (b) A vowel. please show work!

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