Events in a standard deck of cards

Events in a standard deck of cards

Secondary 2
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TGM Original Questions

Each object in the stated selection population is equally likely to be selected.

In a standard deck, hearts and diamonds are red; clubs and spades are black. Picture cards are J, Q and K.

A card is selected from a standard 52-card deck. Find the probability that it is

  1. an ace,[1]
  2. red,[1]
  3. a black picture card,[1]
  4. a numbered card that is a multiple of 4,[1]
  5. a black diamond.[1]

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