SOLUTION: One card is selected from a deck of cards. Find the probability of selecting a heart or a card less than 8 . (Note: The ace is considered a low card.)
A) 33/52
B) 19/26
C) 17
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-> SOLUTION: One card is selected from a deck of cards. Find the probability of selecting a heart or a card less than 8 . (Note: The ace is considered a low card.)
A) 33/52
B) 19/26
C) 17
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Question 1083514: One card is selected from a deck of cards. Find the probability of selecting a heart or a card less than 8 . (Note: The ace is considered a low card.)
A) 33/52
B) 19/26
C) 17/26
D) 31/52
You can put this solution on YOUR website! There are 13 hearts to choose from, and 28 cards less than 8. However, you must subtract 7 cards from the 28 to keep from counting the low hearts twice. So, you have 13+21/52=34/52=17/26. ☺☺☺☺
