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A card is selected at random from a standard deck of 52 cards. What is the probability that the card selected is not an ace? A. 1/13 B.1/4 C. 12/13 D.51/52

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there are 4 aces in a standard deck

total number of cards is 52

number of cards that are not aces is 52 - 4 = 48

probability of getting a "no" ace is 48/52 = 24/26 = 12/13

Answer:

Option C: 12/13

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