In probability, the sample space for drawing one card from a standard deck has how many outcomes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In probability, the sample space for drawing one card from a standard deck has how many outcomes?
A. 13
B. 26
C. 4
D. 52
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A standard deck has 52 distinct cards (4 suits × 13 ranks), so the sample space for a single draw contains 52 equally likely elementary outcomes.

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