The probability of drawing a king or a spade from a deck of 52 cards is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The probability of drawing a king or a spade from a deck of 52 cards is:
A. 16/52
B. 1/4
C. 17/52
D. 4/13
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
P(king)=4/52, spade=13/52, king of spades=1/52. P=4/52+13/52-1/52=16/52=4/13. Option A is 4/13 and B is 16/52, same. So both correct. I'll just use unique options: A. 4/13, B. 1/13, C. 1/4, D. 17/52. Then correct is A.

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