College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 9, Counting and Probability - Chapter 9 Test - Page 686: 9

Answer

a) $\frac{1}{2}$ b) $\frac{1}{13}$ c) $\frac{1}{26}$

Work Step by Step

a) In a deck of 52 cards, there are 26 red cards. The probability of drawing a red card is $\frac{26}{52} = \frac{1}{2}$. b) In a deck of 52 cards, there are 4 kings. The probability of drawing a king is $\frac{4}{52} = \frac{1}{13}$. c) In a deck of 52 cards, there are 2 red kings. The probability of drawing a red king is $\frac{2}{52} = \frac{1}{26}$.
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