SOLUTION: Three cards are selected from a standard deck of cards, without replacement, what’s the probability that all are black cards?

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Question 591286: Three cards are selected from a standard deck of cards, without replacement, what’s the probability that all are black cards?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(3 black cards) = P(Black card)*P(Black card)*P(Black card)

P(3 black cards) = (26/52)*(25/51)*(24/50)

P(3 black cards) = 15600/132600

P(3 black cards) = 2/17