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What is the theoretical probability of drawing a red king from a standard deck of cards?

Hint: In a standard deck of 52 cards, there are 13 cards for each of the four sults. Two of the suits, hearts
and diamonds, are red in color.
Enter your answer as a reduced fraction, like this: 3/14

User Cessor
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Answer:

1/26

Explanation:

Out of the 52 total cards ,there are 2 red kings (hearts and diamonds), so the probability of a red king is 2/52 = 1/26

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