When a Single Card Is Drawn from a Shuffled Deck

question 20

Multiple Choice

When a single card is drawn from a shuffled deck of cards, find the odds against getting a jack.

• A) 1:12
• B) 1:51
• C) 51:1
• D) 12:1

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