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dillka
Oct 26, 2008, 11:45 AM
Select a card from the deck. What is the probability the card will NOT be a face card?

dillka
Oct 26, 2008, 11:46 AM
Would the chances be 9/13 or 69%?

galactus
Oct 26, 2008, 11:54 AM
There are 12 face cards and 40 non-face cards. Out of 52, what is the probability of selecting a non-face card?

You're close.

dillka
Oct 26, 2008, 01:11 PM
There are 12 face cards and 40 non-face cards. Out of 52, what is the probability of selecting a non-face card?.

You're close.

Do Aces not count as a face card?

galactus
Oct 26, 2008, 01:12 PM
No, Aces are not face cards. They have no face.

King, Queen, and Jack are face cards.

dillka
Oct 26, 2008, 01:47 PM
No, Aces are not face cards. They have no face.

King, Queen, and Jack are face cards.

Thank you I now see that as an obvious answer. Thanks!