Question

A standard deck of playing cards has 52 cards. The deck is divided into 4 suits: spades hearts, diamonds and clubs. There are 13 of each suit. what is the probability you will draw a heart?

Answer 1

how many hearts are there?

Answer 2

13 @jim_thompson5910

Answer 3

correct

Answer 4

probability of drawing heart = (# of hearts)/(# of cards total)

probability of drawing heart = 13/52

probability of drawing heart = 1/4 ... be sure to reduce fully

Answer 5

the 1/4 makes sense because you essentially have 4 suits and you pick one suit of the 4

Answer 6

thankyou @jim_thompson5910

Answer 7

np