Question 39
MediumOriginal questionTwo cards are drawn one after the other, without replacement, from a pack of 52. What is the probability that the first is a king and the second a queen?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
; all 4 queens are still among the 51 cards left: .
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Worth noting
puts the king back before the second draw.
- Concept
- Probabilities without replacement
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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