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The probability of drawing a red card from a deck of playing cards is

2/18
1/13
1/4
1/2

Correct Answer: 1/2

Explanation:

Total number of cards n(S) = 52
Number of red cards n(E) = 26
∴ P(E) = n(E)/n(S) = 26/52 = 1/2

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