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One card is drawn at random from a well-shuffled pack of 52 playing cards. What is the probability that it is a face card (jack, queen or king)?

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  • A1/13
  • B4/13
  • C3/13
  • D1/4

Step-by-Step Solution

Each suit has 3 face cards, so the pack has face cards. Probability = 12/52 = 3/13.
Answer: C) 3/13

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