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What is the probability of drawing an even numbered card, keeping it, and then drawing another even numbered card from a stack of 24

cards numbered 1 to 247
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User Angelrh
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Answer: 1/4

Explanation:

In a stack of 24, the 2 mediums are odd and even cards in this question. This means that 1/2 the cards are even and 1/2 are odd. To get a even card once is a 1/2 chance, then to get it again is 1/2 x 1/2 chance or 1/4 chance. This is what I think.

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