College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Exercise Set 8.7 - Page 784: 30

Answer

Probability 3 cards are picture cards = $\frac{12_{{C}{_{3}}}}{52_{{C}{_{3}}}}$ = $\frac{11}{1105}$

Work Step by Step

Combination for drawing 3 card out of picture card $12_{{C}{_{3}}}$ = $\frac{12!}{(12 - 3)! 3!}$ = $\frac{12\times11\times10\times9!}{(9)! 3\times2\times1}$ = 220 Combination for drawing 3 card out of 52 cards $52_{{C}{_{3}}}$ = $\frac{52!}{(52 - 3)! 3!}$ = $\frac{52\times51\times50\times49!}{(49)! 3\times2\times1}$ = 22100 Probability 3 cards are picture cards = $\frac{12_{{C}{_{3}}}}{52_{{C}{_{3}}}}$ = $\frac{220}{22100}$ = $\frac{11}{1105}$
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