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The 'at least one' trick

Ages 14+ · about 25 minutes

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Goal: Find P(at least one) as 1 − P(none).

Remember: It is usually easier to count the hands with none, then subtract the probability from 1.

  1. 1.How many five-card hands contain no ace?

  2. 2.What is the probability a five-card hand contains no ace? Give a percentage to 2 decimal places.

  3. 3.What is the probability a five-card hand contains at least one ace?

  4. 4.Two cards are drawn. What is the probability at least one is a heart?

  5. 5.Two cards are drawn. What is the probability at least one is red?

  6. 6.Explain in a sentence why counting 'none' is easier than counting 'at least one'.

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