Poker Problem

Posted by Paul on October 08, 2002 at 16:05:00:

A poker had of 5 cards is drawn from standard 52 card deck w/o replacement.
What is the probability we get 4 cards of one kind?

If do not get 4 of a kind on 1st draw, we keep the highest for which we have several of a kind (if none, keep only the highest card) then throw away the others and replace w/fresh cards. Can only do this once.
What is the probability we get 4 of a kind if we follow this strategy?

Follow Ups:

• Hints... Subhotosh Khan 16:23:56 10/08/02 (3)
  • Question, Mr K... Denis Borris 22:16:49 10/08/02 (2)
    • I think you are right Mr. B... Subhotosh Khan 11:02:46 10/09/02 (1)
      • you are "thinking right" :) Denis Borris 13:02:10 10/09/02 (0)
• Poker Problem : clarify! Denis Borris 16:20:25 10/08/02 (1)
  • Re: Poker Problem : clarify! Walt 21:50:34 10/08/02 (0)

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