SOLUTION: how many cards must you pick up from a standard 52 card deck to be sure of getting at least one red card.

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Question 285733: how many cards must you pick up from a standard 52 card deck to be sure of getting at least one red card.
Answer by toidayma(44) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 26 black cards and 26 red cards. If you pick up 27 cards, you will get at least 1 red card.