Michelle draws a card from a standard deck of 52 cards. She replaces the card and draws a second card. What is the probability that she draws a red card and then a black card?

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anonymous · Answer

First probability = 26 red cards/52 cards = 1/2
Second probability = 26 black cards/51 cards
Total probability: 1/2*26/51 = 13/51

anonymous · Answer

that answer choice isn't on the test

anonymous · Answer

Opps, since she replaces the cards, it's 26 black cards/ 52 CARDS,
which is 1/2*1/2 = 1/4

Sorry about that... too many questions

anonymous · Answer

thats okay .. and thanks alot !