Question

A card is picked at random from a standard deck of 52 cards. What is the probability of picking a face card (King, Queen, or Jack)?

a. StartFraction 3 Over 13 EndFraction
b. StartFraction 3 Over 26 EndFraction
c. StartFraction 14 Over 52 EndFraction
d. StartFraction 12 Over 13 EndFraction
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

because it would be 12 over 52 which simplifies to A

Answer 2

A. 3/13

Explanation:

There are 3 face cards per suit in a normal 4 suit deck. By multiplying these two numbers, it will give you the amount face cards, which is 12/52. Reduce this, and it becomes 3/13.