Each of the Letters of the Word MISSISSIPPI Is Written $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$

Multiple Choice

Each of the letters of the word MISSISSIPPI is written on a card, and the cards are placed in a hat. One card is drawn at random from the hat.
a. What is the probability that the card has the letter P on it?
b. Which is greater, the probability of choosing a letter P or that of choosing a letter I?

A) (a) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$ ; (b) Choosing a letter I
B) (a) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$ ; (b) Neither
C) (a) $\frac { 2 } { 11 }$ ; (b) Choosing a letter P
D) (a) $\frac { 2 } { 11 }$ ; (b) Choosing a letter I
E) (a) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$ ; (b) Choosing a letter P