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OpenStudy (surryyy):

In a deck of 52 playing cards, there are 4 fives and 4 sixes. What is the probability that if you cut the deck, you’ll get a five or a six? Answer 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25

OpenStudy (anonymous):

0.15

OpenStudy (surryyy):

u sure?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

pretty sure it"s .15. it"s either that, or .10

OpenStudy (surryyy):

could u explain why?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yup. hang on

OpenStudy (anonymous):

there are 8 positive results out of 52 possible results. The probability of a 5 or a 6 is 8/52. when you make that a decimal, it is equivalent to .15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hope that helped @surryyy

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