If the probability of drawing an Ace from a deck of cards is 0.077 and the probability of rolling a "2" using a fair die is 0.167,then the probability of drawing an Ace and rolling a "2" is
A) 0.244
B) 0.090
C) 0.454
D) 0.013
E) 0.333

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The probability of two events both occurring is calculated by multiplying their individual probabilities. Therefore, P(Ace and 2) = P(Ace) x P(2) = 0.077 x 0.167 = 0.012859, which is approximately equal to 0.013. Thus, the correct answer is choice D.

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