Question

What is the probability of getting a black card from the deck of playing cards?

(a) \(\frac {1}{2}\)

(b) \(\frac {5}{52}\)

(c) \(\frac {5}{26}\)

(d) \(\frac {1}{26}\)

The question was asked in an online interview.

Enquiry is from Theoretical Approach to Probability in division Probability of Mathematics – Class 10

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) \(\frac {1}{2}\)

The explanation: Total number of outcomes = 52

Favorable outcomes of getting a black card = 26

P(E) = \(\frac {Number \, of \, favorable \, outcomes}{Total \, number \, of \, outcomes} = \frac {26}{52}\)

= \(\frac {1}{2}\)