In a standard deck of playing cards, there are 13 cards that are classified as 'spades' out of a total of 52 cards. After shuffling the deck, if 10 cards are dealt from the top, what is the probability that the 10th card dealt is a spade?

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1/2

1/5

5/26

13/42

1/4

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In a standard deck of playing cards, there are 13 cards that are classified as 'spades' out of a total of 52 cards. When the deck is shuffled and 10 cards are dealt, the probability that the 10th card…

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BTSJan 26, 2025

Amazing

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RyanJun 18, 2025

Aren't Option A and E the same?

PhillipJun 18, 2025

Aren't Option A and E the same?

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What this question tests

What it tests

Your ability to compute probabilities of single and compound events, including 'at least one' questions.

Common trap

Forgetting to use the complement for 'at least one', or treating dependent events as independent.