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To determine the probability that each of four players has at least one ace when dealt from a standard 52-card deck, the calculation involves considering the distribution of aces among the players. The probability for the first player to receive an ace is calculated as 4 out of 52, while subsequent players' probabilities depend on the remaining cards and aces. The approach involves multiplying the probabilities for each player, adjusting for the decreasing number of cards and aces left after each player's hand is dealt. This requires a thorough understanding of combinatorial probability and the specific card distribution. Ultimately, the solution hinges on calculating these probabilities accurately for all four players.
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how to solve it..
what is the probability that each player has a hand containing an ace when the 52 cards of a standard deck are dealt to four players?
 
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how to solve it..
what is the probability that each player has a hand containing an ace when the 52 cards of a standard deck are dealt to four players?

The probability that the first person gets one ace * the probability of the second...

IE how likely is it that a player gets exactly on ace in 13/52 cards? How likely for 13/(52-13)? etc..
 

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