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From a shuffled 52-card pack, two cards are lifted out at one go. What is the probability that the pair consists of a king together with a queen?

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  • A16/663
  • B4/663
  • C8/663
  • D1/169

Step-by-Step Solution

Total = . A favourable hand pairs any of the 4 kings with any of the 4 queens: such pairs. Probability = 16/1326 = 8/663. Trap 16/663 doubles the count 'for the two orders', but a pair drawn together has no order — the 16 already covers every hand. Trap 4/663 = 16/2652 divides the unordered 16 by the ordered total . Trap assumes the first card is put back.
Answer: C) 8/663

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