NDA2019MathematicsProbabilityActual
Two cards are chosen at random from a deck of 52 playig cards. What is the probability that both of them have the same value?
Options
- A1 17
- B3 17
- C5 17
- D7 17
Correct answer
A. 1 17
Step-by-step solution
Number of ways of selecting 2 cards from deck of aligned & cards = ⁵² C ₂ & favourable cases = ¹³ C ₂ aligned Probability = ¹³ C₂ ⁵² C₂ = 13 12 2 52 51 2 = 13 12 52 51 = 1 17