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)?
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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
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Ed
