SOLUTION: two cards are drawn from an ordinary deck of cards. find the following probability: (1) P(an Ace followed by a Queen) (2) P(an Ace and a Queen, in any order) (3) P(two aces)

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Question 934928: two cards are drawn from an ordinary deck of cards. find the following probability:
(1) P(an Ace followed by a Queen)
(2) P(an Ace and a Queen, in any order)
(3) P(two aces)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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P%28A%2CQ%29=%284%2F52%29%284%2F51%29=4%2F663
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P=P%28A%2CQ%29%2BP%28Q%2CA%29=4%2F663%2B4%2F663=8%2F663
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There are 12 possible 2 ace combinations of 4 aces.
P=12%284%2F52%29%283%2F51%29=12%2F221