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Three cards from a standard deck are dealt. What is the probability that the first is a heart, the second is a spade, and the third is another heart? 

 Apr 9, 2015

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P(first is a heart) = 13/52  = 1/4

P(second is a spade)  = 13/51

P(third is a heart)= 12/50

So

(1/4)(13/51)(12/50)  = 156/10200 = 13/850

 

  

 Apr 9, 2015
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Best Answer

P(first is a heart) = 13/52  = 1/4

P(second is a spade)  = 13/51

P(third is a heart)= 12/50

So

(1/4)(13/51)(12/50)  = 156/10200 = 13/850

 

  

CPhill Apr 9, 2015

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