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two cards are drawn from a shuffled deck of 52 cards. what is the probability that both cards are kings if the first card isn't replaced after it's drawn?

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Answer

1/13 (non-simplified: 4/52)

Explanation:

there are a total of 4 kings, and there is a 4 in 52 chance of drawing a king. that equates to 4/52 which simplifies to 1/13

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