SOLUTION: how many ways can you get a Jack or seven from a deck of cards

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Question 500069: how many ways can you get a Jack or seven from a deck of cards
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 4 jacks, so there are 4/52 ways to get a jack.
There are 4 sevens, so there are 4/52 ways to get a seven.
Since you said "or"
There 4/52 + 4/52 = 8/52 ways to get a jack or a seven.