Question

What is the probability of drawing a red face card from a pack of 52 playing cards

• A. $\frac{3}{13}$
• B. $\frac{1}{13}$
• C. $\frac{1}{26}$
• D. $\frac{2}{13}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{3}{13}$

There are 3 face cards in each suit

$\therefore$ There are 6 red face cards in all red cards

Total number of possible outcomes=26

P (red face card) $=\frac{6}{26}=\frac{3}{13}$