Question

Question

If a card is picked at random from a standard 52-card deck, what is the probability of getting a red card or a face card? Note:
there are 3 face cards in each suit (the King, Queen, and Jack). Give your answer as a fraction.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

• The probability of getting a red card or a face card is 8/13

Explanation:

Number of the face cards:

• 3*4 = 12

Half of the cards are red:

• 52/2 = 26

Half of the face cards are red too, we'll exclude them as they are included in number 26.

The favorable outcomes:

• 12 - 6 + 26 = 32

The probability is:

• Probability = favorable outcomes / total outcomes

• P = 32/52 = 8/13