Note: In this problem set, the notation C(n, k) is used for the combination "n choose k." Alternate notation: ( ) 3.) Five cards are marked with the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, then shuffled, and 2 cards are drawn. (a) How many different 2-card combinations are possible? (b) How many 2-card hands contain a number less than 3?

Note: In this problem set, the notation C(n, k) is used for the combination "n choose k." Alternate notation: ( ) 3.) Five cards are marked with the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, then shuffled, and 2 cards are drawn. (a) How many different 2-card combinations are possible? (b) How many 2-card hands contain a number less than 3?

College Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337282291

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability

Section8.6: Counting Principles

Problem 9ECP: In three-card poker, a hand consists of three cards dealt from a deck of 52. How many different...

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