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Answer: BSet 1: Probability (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Intriguingly, a card is randomly drawn from a standard 52-card deck. What is the probability of drawing a face card?
A card is randomly drawn from a standard 52-card deck. What is the probability of drawing a face card?
A.
1/2
B.✓ Correct
3/13
C.
1/4
D.
1/13
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 2] Choice B is the best answer. 12 face cards (J, Q, K of each suit). P = 12/52 = 3/13
Why others are wrong:
A: 1/2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 1/4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 1/13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.