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From a deck of 52 cards, a 7 card hand is dealt.How many distinct hands are there if the hand must contain 2 spades and 3 diamonds ?

Correct Answer: 7250100

Explanation:

There are 13 spades,we must include 2: 13 C 2


 


There are 13 diamonds,we must include 3:  13 C 3


 


Since we can't have more than 2 spades and 3 diamonds,the remaining 2 cards must be pulled out from the 26 remaining clubs and hearts :  26 C 2


 


Therefore, 13 C 2 * 13 C 3 * 26 C 2  = 7250100


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