SOLUTION: This exercise refers to a standard deck of playing cards. Assume that 5 cards are randomly chosen from the deck. How many hands contains 4 Jacks?

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Question 1132850: This exercise refers to a standard deck of playing cards. Assume that 5 cards are randomly chosen from the deck.
How many hands contains 4 Jacks?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Peculiar wording.
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Only 1 hand has 4 jacks.
But, 4 jacks and a 5th card ---> 1 of 48 cards is the 5th card.
The 5th card is one of 48.
--> 48 hands
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If you meant something else, you'll have to be more explicit.