SOLUTION: what is the probability that the thirteenth of the month falls on a friday?

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Question 486418: what is the probability that the thirteenth of the month falls on a friday?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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The first day of each month is roughly distributed evenly (Sunday through Saturday) so the probability that the thirteenth of the month falls on a Friday is 1/7.