SOLUTION: If a card is selected at random from a deck of 52 cards, what is the probability that a.) A card is an ace b.) A card is a face card c.) A card is a black face card

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Question 982366: If a card is selected at random from a deck of 52 cards, what is the probability that
a.) A card is an ace
b.) A card is a face card
c.) A card is a black face card

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
a) 4 aces in a pack so 4/52 = 2/26 = 1/13
b) 12 face cards in a pack so 12/52 = 3/13
c) 3 Black face cards in a pack so 3/52
Hope this helps :-)