A letter is chose at random from the word PROGRESSIVENESS. Find the probability that the letter is an S, given it is a consonant.

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Find the probability that the letter is an S, given that it is a consonant. 

a. 3/5

b. 1/5

c. 2/5

d. 4/15

A letter is chose at random from the word PROGRESSIVENESS. Find the probability
that the letter is an S, given it is a consonant.
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