HEREDITY
BASICS OF PROBABILITY
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One card is drawn from a shuffled deck. What is the probability it is an Ace?
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -⇒ Probability = Number of aces that can be drawn ÷ Total number of cards in deck =524=131.
Detailed explanation-2: -Deck of Cards Questions-There are 52 cards in a standard deck of cards-There are 4 of each card (4 Aces, 4 Kings, 4 Queens, etc.)
Detailed explanation-3: -A card is drawn from a pack of 52 cards. The probability of getting an ace is 1/52.
Detailed explanation-4: -Probability of an ace is 1/13. Probability of a spade is 1/4. Probability of both is 1/52.
Detailed explanation-5: -The same argument applies. If the card is the ace of spades you will be told this fact by your friend, and this outcome has a 1/52 chance of happening.
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