Set 4: Probability (Intermediate)

[Variation 6] **Choice A is the best answer.** 13 hearts in 52 cards. P = 13/52 = 1/4

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

Historically, 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?

1/4

✓ Correct

3/13

1/13

1/2

Detailed Explanation

[Variation 6] Choice A is the best answer. 13 hearts in 52 cards. P = 13/52 = 1/4

Why others are wrong:

B: 3/13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 1/13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 1/2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.