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Probability of drawing 2 aces in succession from a deck without replacement is
A1/52
B1/221
C1/169
D1/16
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1/221
1. P(first ace) = 4/52 = 1/13.
2. P(second ace | first ace) = 3/51 = 1/17.
3. P(both aces) = (1/13)(1/17).
4. = 1/221.
_Source: ICAI BoS Foundation Paper 3, Ch 15 'Probability', p.11_
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