Chapter 13.6, Problem 26PPS

To determine

To determine the probability of given event.

Answer to Problem 26PPS

Probability is $\frac{10}{13}$ or 76.9%

Explanation of Solution

Given information :

The given card is not a face card.

Total possibilities are 52.

First we shall find the probability of getting a face card.

Favorable outcomes will be 12. (Total face cards are 12 in a standard 52 cards)

Probability that card pulled is a face card $=\frac{12}{52}=\frac{3}{13}$

Probability that card is not a face card = 1- P(face card)

Hence probability of getting not a face card $=1-\frac{3}{13}=\frac{10}{13}$ or 76.9%