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From a standard deck of cards, what is the probability that you draw a red card, replace it and then draw a heart?

A 1/8
B 3/8
C 3/4
D 2

User Hungr
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Answer: A)

Explanation:

User Jerry Chong
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The answer is A) 1/8.

The probability of drawing a red card is 26/52 = 1/2. Since we are replacing the card, the probability of then drawing a heart is 13/52 = 1/4. Together the probabilities are

1/2(1/4) = 1/8
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