Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Probability
Probability is a measure of the likelihood that a particular event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1. In this context, it quantifies the chance of not being dealt a picture card from a standard deck of cards. The formula for probability is the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.
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Deck of Cards
A standard deck of cards consists of 52 cards divided into four suits: hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades. Each suit contains 13 cards, including numbered cards (2-10) and face cards (Jack, Queen, King). Understanding the composition of the deck is essential for calculating probabilities related to specific card types, such as picture cards.
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Complementary Events
Complementary events are pairs of outcomes where one event occurs if and only if the other does not. In this scenario, the event of being dealt a picture card and the event of not being dealt a picture card are complementary. The probability of not being dealt a picture card can be calculated by subtracting the probability of being dealt a picture card from 1.
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