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Answer: ASet 1: Probability (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A card is randomly drawn from a standard 52-card deck. What is the probability of drawing a heart?
A card is randomly drawn from a standard 52-card deck. What is the probability of drawing a heart?
A.✓ Correct
1/4
B.
1/2
C.
1/13
D.
3/13
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. 13 hearts in 52 cards. P = 13/52 = 1/4
Why others are wrong:
B: 1/2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 1/13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 3/13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.