What is the probability of being dealt four aces in a five-card poker hand?

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The discussion revolves around probability problems related to poker hands, specifically focusing on the likelihood of being dealt four aces given that one ace has been revealed, as well as a combinatorial selection problem involving adults and children.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants express confusion over which probability techniques to apply, particularly in the context of conditional probability and combinatorial selections. Some attempt to outline their reasoning and calculations, while others seek hints or guidance on how to approach the problems.

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There is ongoing exploration of the first problem, with hints provided regarding the selection of cards and the implications of the revealed ace. The second problem appears to have reached a resolution for some participants, while others continue to seek clarity on the first question.

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Participants note difficulties in applying different probability techniques and express a need for guidance on when to use specific methods. There is also mention of discrepancies between personal calculations and textbook answers.

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i have no idea which technique of probability to choose. here is the problem...
1. a five-card poker hand is dealt and the last card is turned face up. Determine the probability that you have been dealt four aces, given that the card turned over is an ace.

2. I how many ways can a group of 10 people be chosen from 6 adults and 8 children if the group must contain at least 2 adults

i tried #1, i get like (52 choose 5)*(5 choose 4) but the book turns out to be 1/20825
and for the second one, i have no clue where to start

NOTE: can anyone help me to find a way when to use the different kinds of technique in probability, coz I am so confused...
 
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try this

six789 said:
2. I how many ways can a group of 10 people be chosen from 6 adults and 8 children if the group must contain at least 2 adults
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try no:adults=x and u want p(x>=2).summation 6Cx*8C(10-x)/14C10.start with x=2.
 
#1 HINT: You already know one of the cards leaving only 51 to choose from. In how many ways can you select four of the remaining cards such that one of them is not an ace?
 
tide, i still cannot get the right answer. like i solve many times, but i really can't find the correct answer... i tried this one... 5C4*51*1/52C4, but its is wrong since the right answer in my book is 1/20825
 
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anyways, i found the solution for #2

but still i don't get the question in #1
 
The number of ways of selecting 3 aces and 1 card (not an ace) from the remaining 51 cards is C(3,3)XC(48, 1). The total number of ways of selecting any 4 cards from the remaining 51 given that one ace is already revealed is C(4,1)XC(51, 4) since the revealed card could be anyone of the 4 original aces.
 
tide, ur so good! with ur explanation, i really understand it well...thanks man!
 

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