SOLUTION: A �hand� of 5 cards is dealt at random from a normal pack of playing cards What is the probability of the hand containing 5 of the same suit (e.g. five clubs)? Thanks in advanc

SOLUTION: A �hand� of 5 cards is dealt at random from a normal pack of playing cards What is the probability of the hand containing 5 of the same suit (e.g. five clubs)? Thanks in advanc

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Question 434626: A �hand� of 5 cards is dealt at random from a normal pack of playing cards What is the probability of the hand containing 5 of the same suit (e.g. five clubs)?
Thanks in advance!
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
nCr=combination of n things taken r at a time.
4(13C5)/52C5 There are 4 suits of 13 cards each.
=(4*1287)/2598960
=.00198
.
Ed
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