Math Problem Statement
Sara draws the
3
of hearts from a standard deck of 52 cards. Without replacing the first card, she then proceeds to draw a second card.
a. Determine the probability that the second card is another
3
.
P
(
3
∣
3
of hearts
)
Incorrect
b. Determine the probability that the second card is another heart.
P
(
heart
∣
3
of hearts
)
Incorrect
c. Determine the probability that the second card is a club.
P
(
club
∣
3
of hearts
)
Incorrect
d. Determine the probability that the second card is a
4
.
P
(
4
∣
3
of hearts
)
Correct
Solution
Let's go through each of these steps one by one:
a. Probability that the second card is another 3:
After the 3 of hearts is drawn, there are 51 cards remaining, and only 3 other 3s in the deck (3 of spades, 3 of diamonds, and 3 of clubs). Thus, the probability is:
b. Probability that the second card is another heart:
There are initially 13 hearts in the deck, but since Sara has already drawn the 3 of hearts, there are 12 hearts remaining. With 51 cards left in total, the probability is:
c. Probability that the second card is a club:
There are 13 clubs in a standard deck of 52 cards. Since the 3 of hearts was drawn, there are still 13 clubs in the remaining 51 cards. The probability is:
d. Probability that the second card is a 4:
There are 4 fours in a standard deck (4 of hearts, 4 of diamonds, 4 of clubs, and 4 of spades). Since the 3 of hearts is drawn, the 4s remain unaffected. Thus, the probability is:
Would you like further clarification or details on any of these steps?
Here are some related questions:
- How would the probabilities change if the first card was not the 3 of hearts, but a different card?
- What happens to the probability of drawing a specific suit if we draw more cards without replacement?
- How can we calculate the probability of multiple events occurring in sequence, like drawing two specific cards?
- How would the probability differ if we replaced the first card after drawing it?
- Can we apply these probability principles to scenarios involving more complex card games?
Tip: When working with probabilities involving drawing cards without replacement, always adjust the total number of cards and the number of desired outcomes after each draw.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Conditional Probability
Combinatorics
Formulas
P(A|B) = P(A and B) / P(B)
P(A|B) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total outcomes
Theorems
Bayes' Theorem
Conditional Probability Rule
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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