SOLUTION: What is the probability of selecting an Ace from the deck, keeping it, then selecting a spade? I think the answer is 1/52x12/51 + 3/52x13/51 = 51/2652 ==> P(A spade)xP(spade)

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Question 1005955: What is the probability of selecting an Ace from the deck, keeping it, then selecting a spade?
I think the answer is 1/52x12/51 + 3/52x13/51 = 51/2652
==> P(A spade)xP(spade) + P(A not spade)xP(spade)
but looking for verification.
Thanks!
Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

It's correct!  But be sure to reduce 51/2652 to 1/52. 

Edwin