The probability of drawing a Spade from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The probability of drawing a Spade from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards is:
A. 1/2
B. 13/52
C. 1/13
D. 1/4
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
There are 13 spades in a 52-card deck. Probability = 13/52 = 1/4.

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