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In bridge each player is dealt a hand of 13 cards from a deck of 52 cards. there are 4 aces in the entire deck. what are the expected number of aces in a single hand of cards?

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One ace card is the answer
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P(ace card) = 4/52 = 1/13

Expected number of aces in a single hand of cards = 1/13 x 13 = 1

Answer: 1 ace card
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