If One Card Is Drawn from an Ordinary Deck of Cards

question 163

Multiple Choice

If one card is drawn from an ordinary deck of cards, what is the probability that the card will be an ace, a king of hearts, or a spade?

• A) \(\frac { 11 } { 26 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 9 } { 26 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 17 } { 52 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 19 } { 52 }\)

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