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    Oct 26, 2008, 11:45 AM
    Statistics of a single deck of cards
    Select a card from the deck. What is the probability the card will NOT be a face card?
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    Oct 26, 2008, 11:46 AM

    Would the chances be 9/13 or 69%?
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    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?

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    Oct 26, 2008, 01:11 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by galactus View Post
    There are 12 face cards and 40 non-face cards. Out of 52, what is the probability of selecting a non-face card?.

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    Do Aces not count as a face card?
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    Oct 26, 2008, 01:12 PM

    No, Aces are not face cards. They have no face.

    King, Queen, and Jack are face cards.
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    Oct 26, 2008, 01:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by galactus View Post
    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!
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