Arithmetic Ability
Permutations and Combinations

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Q.

Find the number of ways to draw a straight, (suit does not matter) beginning with a 4 and ending with a 8?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

There are 5 slots. __ __ __ __ __ The first slot must be a four. There are 4 ways to put a four in the first slot. There are 4 ways to put a five in the second slot, and there are 4 ways to put a six in the third slot. etc. (4)(4)(4)(4)(4) = 1024 Therefore there are 1024 different ways to produce the desired hand of cards.
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