The sample space is the set of cards from a standard deck of cards that are less than 8. What is the probability that an ace will be drawn?
A) $\frac { 4 } { 25 }$
B) 1
C) $\frac { 1 } { 25 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$
E) 0

Question

The sample space is the set of cards from a standard deck of cards that are less than 8. What is the probability that an ace will be drawn?
A) $\frac { 4 } { 25 }$
B) 1
C) $\frac { 1 } { 25 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$
E) 0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a standard deck, cards less than 8 are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, totaling 24 cards (6 ranks x 4 suits). Aces are not included, so the probability of drawing an ace is 0.

The Sample Space Is the Set of Cards from a Standard