SOLUTION: The probability of pulling a heart or a red card from a deck of cards is?

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Question 658639: The probability of pulling a heart or a red card from a deck of cards is?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The probability of pulling a heart or a red card from a deck of cards is?
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# of ways to succeed: 26 + 13 - 13 = 26
# of possible outcomes: 52
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P(heart or red card) = 26/52 = 1/2
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Stan H.