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Question 32346This question is from textbook Algebra-2
: Can you help me with this problem? Two cards are drawn from a standard deck of cards. Find the probability.
P(1 heart, 1 club)
This question is from textbook Algebra-2

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is a conditional probability problem.
The formula you want to follow is:
P(A and B)=P(A)*P(B|A)
Your A is "get a heart"
Your B is "get a club"
P(A)=13/52=1/4
P(B|A)=13/51
Final answer: (1/4)(13/51)=0.217
Cheers, stan H.