Multiple choice

Two cards are drawn, at random, from a pack of 52 cards. What is the probability of getting at least a spade and an ace?

  1. 1/34

  2. 8/221

  3. 2/51

  4. 1/26

  5. -
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total cases are: (1) Spade (but not ace) and an ace Probability = (2) Spade ace and an ace P (E) = (3) Ace (not of spade) & a spade P (E) = (4) Ace (of spade) and a spade P (E) = Total probability = 1/26 Option (d) is correct.

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