SOLUTION: What is the probability of drawing 3 aces out of a standard deck of 52 cards when the drawn card is not returned to the deck each time?

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Question 427428: What is the probability of drawing 3 aces out of a standard deck of 52 cards when the drawn card is not returned to the deck each time?
Answer by shree840(260) About Me  (Show Source):
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ist ace =4/52=1/13
2nd ace 3/51
3rd ace 2/50
total 3 aces =4/52*3/51*2/50=24/(50*51*52)=1.8*10^-4 ANS