What is the probability of drawing an Ace or a King from a standard deck of 52…

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What is the probability of drawing an Ace or a King from a standard deck of 52 cards ?

Answer: B. 8/52Correct Option Option B: 8/52 Step-by-Step Solution Identify Favourable Outcomes: A standard deck contains 4 Aces. A standard deck contains 4 Kings. Total…

  1. A.

    4/52

  2. B.

    8/52

  3. C.

    1/52

  4. D.

    16/52

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Correct answer: B

Correct Option
Option B: 8/52

Step-by-Step Solution
Identify Favourable Outcomes:

A standard deck contains 4 Aces.

A standard deck contains 4 Kings.

Total favourable outcomes (drawing an Ace or a King) = 4 + 4 = 8.

Identify Total Outcomes:

A standard deck has a total of 52 cards.

Determine Probability:

Probability = Favourable Outcomes / Total Outcomes.

Probability = 8 / 52.

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