SOLUTION: If two playing cards are drawn from a pack of 52 cards. Find out the probability of getting either Aces or Kings.

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Question 966006: If two playing cards are drawn from a pack of 52 cards. Find out the probability of getting either Aces or Kings.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(2 Kings) = %284C2%29%2F%2852C2%29 = 6%2F1326 = 1%2F221

P(2 Aces) = %284C2%29%2F%2852C2%29 also = 1%2F221 

P(2 Kings OR 2 Aces) = P(2 Kings) + P(2 Aces) = 1%2F221 + 1%2F221 = 2%2F221

Edwin