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Peter draws 3 cards from a deck of 52 cards. Each time he draws a card from the deck, he puts it aside. What is the probability of drawing a heart in the third attempt?
  1. 1/4
  2. 3/52
  3. 12/51
  4. 11/50
  5. 11/850
Explanation
Answer: D - The probability of drawing a heart in the third attempt is 11/50. These events are dependent. The probability of drawing a heart in the first attempt is 13/52, in the second attempt is 12/51, and in the third attempt is 11/50.
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