SOLUTION: what is the probability of drawing two sevens in a row from a deck of cards without replacing any cards?

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Question 891858: what is the probability of drawing two sevens in a row from a deck of cards without replacing any cards?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 4 7's
1st draw --> 4/52 = 1/13
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Then there are 3 7's
--> 3/51 = 1/17
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1/13 * 1/17 = 1/221
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