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Which answer best describes how to calculate the probability of the following compound event: drawing a red 5 (a 5 of hearts or a 5 of diamonds) from a standard deck?

A) add the probability of drawing the 5 of hearts and the probability of drawing the 5 of spades

B) multiply the probability of drawing the 5 of hearts and the probability of drawing the 5 of diamonds

C ) add the probability of drawing the 5 of hearts and the probability of drawing the 5 of diamonds

D) multiply the probability of drawing the 5 of clubs and the probability of drawing the 5 of diamonds

E ) add the probability of drawing the 5 of clubs and the probability of drawing the 5 of diamonds

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User Bko
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Answer:

C

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User Milad M
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