Exactly one pair
From a shuffled 52-card deck you deal a 5-card hand. What is the probability of getting exactly one pair (one rank appearing twice, the other three cards of distinct different ranks)? (to 3 decimals)
Show hints (2)+
- Choose the paired rank, then its suits, then the three off-ranks.
- Divide by C(52,5).
Answer
Reveal answer →Final answer
0.423 (± 0.01)
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