Probability Puzzles
Hard
2 min
A standard deck contains 52 cards. What is the probability of drawing two aces consecutively without replacement?
Hint
There are four aces initially and three after one ace is drawn.
Answer
1/221.
Explanation
The probability is 4/52 × 3/51 = 12/2652 = 1/221.
Step-by-Step Solution
4/52 × 3/51 = 12/2652 = 1/221.