College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Exercise Set 8.7 - Page 784: 19

Answer

Probability of card being a picture card = $\frac{3}{13}$

Work Step by Step

Total number of outcomes when dealing a card from card deck = 52 Total number of favorable outcomes when dealt card is a picture card = 12 ( 4 - jack, 4 - queen, 4- king) When a card is dealt from 52 cards, the probability of card being a picture card = $\frac{12}{52}$ = $\frac{3}{13}$
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