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What is the probability that a card drawn at random from a pack of playing cards is either a king or a jack?

A

\frac{1}{13}

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B

\frac{2}{13}

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C

\frac{3}{13}

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D

\frac{4}{9}

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Solution

The correct option is A $\frac{2}{13}$
P(a king or a jack)=P(King)+P(jack)
$= \frac{4}{52} + \frac{4}{52} = \frac{2}{13}$ .

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