Q. You pick a card at random.345What is P(4 or odd)?Write your answer as a fraction or whole number._____
Identify total number of cards: Identify the total number of cards and the specific cards of interest.There are 52 cards in a standard deck. The cards that are 4s are: 4 of hearts, 4 of diamonds, 4 of clubs, and 4 of spades, making 4 cards. Odd numbered cards are the aces (1s), 3s, 5s, 40s, and 41s in each suit, which totals 42 cards.
Calculate favorable outcomes: Calculate the total number of favorable outcomes.Since the 4s are also part of the odd cards (specifically the 4 of hearts and 4 of diamonds), we need to avoid double-counting. There are 2 odd 4s and 2 even 4s, adding 2 more odd cards to the 20 already counted gives 22 favorable outcomes.
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