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What is the theoretical probability of selecting a king from a standard deck of 52 playing cards

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(A) 1/13 Is the correct answer

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Answer:

Therefore, the theoretical probability of selecting a king = 1/13

Explanation:

In a standard deck of 52 cards, there are 4 kings.

Theoretical probability = The number of favorable outcomes / The total number of outcomes of the experiment.

Here the total number of outcomes = 52, that is there possibility of 52 total outcome.

The favorable outcomes = 4, that is 4 kings to be drawn.

Therefore, the theoretical probability of selecting a king = 4/ 52

We can simplify this fraction. Dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 4

= 4/52

= 1/13

Hope you will understand the concept.

Thank you.

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