Question

there are 4 aces and 4 kings in a standard deck of 52 cards. you picking card random. what is the probability of selecting an ace or a king? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Probability of an Ace= 4/52
Probability of a King = 4/52

Probability of an Ace or a King = P(Ace) + P(King)
=4/52 +4/52
=8/52
=2/13