SOLUTION: I have several homework problems on probablity theory, but I am unsure on how to begin. Is there a set formula that I could use for them all? Here is my first problem: A card

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Question 464179: I have several homework problems on probablity theory, but I am unsure on how to begin. Is there a set formula that I could use for them all?
Here is my first problem:
A card is drawn at random from a standard 52-card deck. Find the probability that the card is not a queen.

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
52-4=48 non queens
48/52=12/13 the probability that the card is not a queen.
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Ed

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