The probability of randomly selecting a face card (K, Q, or J) or a spade in one draw equals _________.
A) 0.0192
B) 0.0577
C) 0.4808
D) 0.4231

Question

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There are 12 face cards and 13 spades in a deck of 52 cards. 
So, the total favorable outcomes = 12 + 13 - 3 (JQK of spades are already counted in the face cards) = 22 
Total possible outcomes = 52 
Probability of selecting a face card or a spade = 22/52 = 0.4231, so option D is the right choice.

The Probability of Randomly Selecting a Face Card (K, Q