SOLUTION: From a standard deck of cards, what is the probability of randomly selecting either a four or a spade? I got: 8/52= 15.38% Is this correct?

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Question 343365: From a standard deck of cards, what is the probability of randomly selecting either a four or a spade?
I got: 8/52= 15.38%
Is this correct?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 52 cards in all.
13 are favorable spades which also include four of spades
Remaining are only three fours
Total possible incomes = 52
Favorable incomes = 13 + 3 = 16
Probability = 16/52 = 4/13