From a standard deck of cards, what is the probability that you choose a red card and then choose a 3 assuming you replaced the first card?
A)1/52
B)3/104
C)1/26
D)15/26

Question

From a standard deck of cards, what is the probability that you choose a red card and then choose a 3 assuming you replaced the first card?
A)1/52
B)3/104
C)1/26
D)15/26

amistre64 · Answer

what are your thoughts?

anonymous · Answer

Well I know there 52 cards in a full deck and there are 26 red and 4 are threes

anonymous · Answer

when i set up an equation shouldnt I take away 4 of those threes from 26/52 and get the equation 4/48?

anonymous · Answer

well fraction..

amistre64 · Answer

since we are replacing the card we pull, the probability is unaltered the second time ....

amistre64 · Answer

26 out of 52,  times 4 out of 52

anonymous · Answer

104/2704? I reduced that down to 1/26 but it's not an option

anonymous · Answer

wait, let me try something..

amistre64 · Answer

1/26 is an option

anonymous · Answer

oh gee, completely flew from my mind. thank you!