Probability of Drawing Cards with Same Number and Color from a Deck

In the realm of probability and combinatorics, card games offer a rich ground for exploring various scenarios and their associated probabilities. One fascinating case involves a standard 52-card deck and the probability of drawing two cards from the same deck (or a different one) that have the same number and color. This article delves into the methodology and calculations behind this interesting probability problem.

Definitions and Setup

A standard 52-card deck is split into four suits: hearts (red), diamonds (red), clubs (black), and spades (black). Each suit contains cards numbered from one to thirteen (Ace through King).

Step-by-Step Analysis

To determine the probability that both cards have the same number and color, we can break down the problem into several steps.

Step 1: Definitions

Standard 52-card deck: Consists of 4 suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades) Suits: Hearts and diamonds are red, while clubs and spades are black Cards per suit: 13 cards, numbered from 1 (Ace) to 13 (King)

Step 2: Drawing the First Card

When you draw the first card from the deck:

Total cards in the deck: 52 Each card has a specific number and color

Step 3: Drawing the Second Card

When someone else draws a second card, they can draw from the same deck or a different deck. The scenario will be analyzed for both cases:

Case 1: Same Deck

After you draw the first card, there are 51 cards left in the deck.

Number and color of the card that matches the first card: 2 (since each number and color appears twice in the same suit)

The probability that the second card matches in number and color is:

( P(text{same number and color}) frac{2}{51} )

Case 2: Different Deck

If the second card is drawn from a different deck, the situation resets.

Total cards in a new deck: 52 Number and color of the card that matches the first card: 2 (since each number and color appears twice in a suit)

The probability that the second card matches in number and color is:

( P(text{same number and color}) frac{2}{52} frac{1}{26} )

Conclusion

Based on the analysis:

If both cards are drawn from the same deck:

( P(text{same number and color}) frac{2}{51} )

If the second card is drawn from a different deck:

( P(text{same number and color}) frac{1}{26} )

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