AP BIOLOGY

HEREDITY

BASICS OF PROBABILITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Determine the likelihood of the following event:Drawing a red card from a standard deck of cards.
A
1/2
B
13/52
C
1/4
D
4/52
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, the probability of drawing a red face card from a deck of cards is 3/26. Q.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 26 red cards in a deck (diamonds + hearts)

Detailed explanation-3: -In a deck of cards, there are 6 red-faced cards. So, the probability of drawing a red-faced card is 6 out of 52 cards. Thus, the probability of drawing a red face card from a deck of cards is 6/52 = 3/26.

Detailed explanation-4: -So there are 26 red cards and 6 black face cards, or a total of 32, out of 52 cards in the deck. The probability is just the ratio of these numbers, 32/52 = 16/26 = 8/13, or just over 61.538%.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: The probability of getting a red face card in a deck of 52 cards is 3/26.

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