SOLUTION: What is the probability of picking 2 non-face cards out of a deck of playing cards if you do not replace the first card after you draw it?

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Question 660482: What is the probability of picking 2 non-face cards out of a deck of playing cards if you do not replace the first card after you draw it?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the probability of picking 2 non-face cards out of a deck of playing cards if you do not replace the first card after you draw it?
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There are 40 non-face cards in a deck.
Ans: (40/52)(39/51) = 0.5882
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Another approach:
Ans: 40C2/52C2 = 0.5882
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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