SOLUTION: What is the probability of obtaining a FIVE card poker hand that contains all RED cards?

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Question 168803: What is the probability of obtaining a FIVE card poker hand that contains all RED cards?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the probability of obtaining a FIVE card poker hand that contains all RED cards?
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# of ways to succeed: 26C5 = 65780
# of 5 card hands with no restriction: 52C5 = 2598960
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P(5 red) = 65780/259860 = 0.025310..
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Stan H.