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What is the probability that the card drawn is a black card or an ace?​

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Answer:

7/13

Explanation:

The question asks for the probability of drawing a black card or an ace. When it says or, we know that we need to add the two probabilities.

The probability of drawing a black card is 26/52, because half the cards are black.

The probability of drawing an ace is 4/52, because there are four aces.

But wait! We can't double-count. Two of those aces are black, so we need to subtract by 2/52.

26/52 + 4/52 = 30/52 - 2/52 = 28/52

28/52 = 7/13

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Answer:

1 in 52 or

Explanation:

card decks have 52 cards and one ace of each kind

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