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Set 5: Probability (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

Notably, 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.

1/4

✓ Correct
B.

1/2

C.

1/13

D.

3/13

Detailed Explanation

[Variation 7] 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.