Two cards are selected at random from a deck of 52 cards. What will be the probability to get an ace

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02 Jun 2011 ace and king

Two cards are selected at random from a deck of 52 cards. What will be the probability to get an ace and a king of different suits.

OPtion

1) 1/221
2) 2/221
3) 3/221
4) 4/221
5) 8/221
6) 10/221
7) 12/221
8) 15/221
9) 20/221
10) None of these

Solution

Probability = (4/52)*(3/51)*2 = 2/221

Correct Option: 2 Best Solution (1)