Example 2

Donte is playing a card game with a standard 52-card deck. He’s hoping for a club or a face card on his first draw. What is the probability that he draws a club or a face card on his first draw?
  1. Identify the sample space and count the outcomes.
  2. Identify the outcomes in the event and count the outcomes.
  3. Apply the formula for the probability of an event.
  4. Apply the Addition Rule to verify your answer.
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