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  • From a pack of 52 cards, two cards are drawn together at random. What is the probability of both the cards being kings?


  • Options
  • A.
    1
    15
  • B.
    25
    57
  • C.
    35
    256
  • D.
    1
    221

  • Correct Answer
  • 1
    221
     

    Explanation
    Let S be the sample space.

    Then, n(S) = 52C2 = (52 x 51) = 1326.
    (2 x 1)

    Let E = event of getting 2 kings out of 4.

    n(E) = 4C2 = (4 x 3) = 6.
    (2 x 1)

    ∴ P(E) = n(E) = 6 = 1 .
    n(S) 1326 221


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