SOLUTION: a card is chosen at random from a deck of 52 cards. it is replaced and a second card is chosen. what is the probability of choosing a king and an ace?

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Question 696174: a card is chosen at random from a deck of 52 cards. it is replaced and a second card is chosen. what is the probability of choosing a king and an ace?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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a card is chosen at random from a deck of 52 cards. it is replaced and a second card is chosen. what is the probability of choosing a king and an ace?
P(2 aces) = (1/13)^2
P(2 kings) = (1/13)^2
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P(king and ace) = 8C2/52C2 - 2(1/13)^2 = 0.0152
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Stan H.