SOLUTION: Which of the following is the probability of drawing a black card or a face card from a standard deck of cards? 1/2 19/26 3/26 8/13 Thank you!

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Question 1007537: Which of the following is the probability of drawing a black card or a face card from a standard deck of cards?
1/2
19/26
3/26
8/13
Thank you!
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(black or face) = P(black) + P(face) - P(black and face)
P(black or face) = (1/2) + 12/52 - (1/2)(12/52) = 26/52 + 12/52 - 6/52 = 32/52 =
8/13