Understanding Basic Probability: Drawing a Red Card from a Deck of 52 Cards

In the context of basic probability, the probability of drawing a red card from a deck of 52 cards can be calculated as follows:

Let's denote:

• S: The sample space with 52 cards
• E: The event of drawing a red card with 26 red cards in the deck

The probability of drawing a red card is given by the formula:

[ P(E) = \frac{n(E)}{n(S)} = \frac{26}{52} = \frac{1}{2} ]

Hence, the probability of drawing a red card from a deck of 52 cards is ( \frac{1}{2} ) or 50%.