Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, Seventh Edition

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.1 - An Introduction to Discrete Probability - Exercises - Page 451: 16

Answer

Probability = $\frac{5148}{2398960}$ $\approx$ 0.002146

Work Step by Step

Number of ways to select 5 cards from deck = $C$(52,5) = 2598960 For a flush we need 5 cards of the same suit, It can be any of the 4 suit - It can be done in $C$(13,5)$\times$4 = 5148 Probability = $\frac{5148}{2398960}$ $\approx$ 0.002146
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