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  • Feb 13, 2010, 02:38 AM
    VINOD SAWALE
    probability formula
    What is the probability of an ace or space or both the dew of cards , the answer options are 1/13 , 2/13 , 3/13 , 4/13 , please tell me the right option
  • Feb 13, 2010, 10:57 AM
    galactus

    The probability of an ace or a spade.



    The probability of an ace is 4/52.

    The probability of a spade is 13/52

    But, we have to subtract off the ace of spades else we double count it.

    4/52+13/52-1/52

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