Question

Find the number of 3-card hands that contain the cars specified. NO LINKS!! NOT MULTIPLE CHOICE!!!

5. 3 red cards

6. 3 aces

7. 3 face cards

8. 3 hearts

9. 3 of one kind​

Answer 1

Explanation:

5. half deck are red; 2nd card is 1 less n 3rd card 2 less: 26x25x24 = 15600

6. 4 aces total: 4x3x2 = 24

7. 3 face cards per suit; 12 total: 12*11*10 = 1320

8. 13 heart cards: 13x12x11 = 1716

9. 4 suits: 1716x4 = 6864

Answer 2

Explanation:

5.

26 red cards in a 52-card deck so 3 red cards combo = 26*25*24 = 15600

6.

4 aces in a deck so 3 aces = 4*3*2 = 24

7.

12 face cards in a deck so 3 face cards = 12*11*10 = 1320

8.

13 hearts in a deck so 3 hearts = 13*12*11 = 1716

9.

4 kinds in a deck: spade, heart, diamond and club so 3 of one kind = 4*1716

= 6864