SOLUTION: .In a standard deck of 52 playing cards, what is the probability of drawing a face card (J,Q, or K)?

Question 230624: .In a standard deck of 52 playing cards, what is the probability of drawing a face card (J,Q, or K)?
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In a standard deck of 52 playing cards, what is the probability of drawing a face card (J,Q, or K)?

Step 1. There are a total of 12 face cards in a standard 52-card deck.

Step 2. Therefore the probability is P(face card)=

Step 3. ANSWER: The probability of drawing a face card is . A 23.1% chance of drawing a face card.

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