A card is drawn from a set of playing cards, what is the probability that card drawn is a card havin

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A card is drawn from a set of playing cards, what is the probability that card drawn is a card having number greater than 5 or less than 9?

OPtion

1. 6/13
2. 9/13
3. 6/26
4. 3/26
5. 5/13
6. 3/13
7. 7/13
8. 5/26
9. 7/26
10. None of the above

Solution

Total number of cards = 52 i.e.
Total number of outcomes = 52
There will be a total of 12 cards between 5 and 9
Total number of favorable outcomes = 12
The probability of picking card between 5 and 9 = 12/52 = 3/13

Correct Option: 6 Best Solution (3)