We have six cards, four Aces and the Jack of hearts and Queen of spades in an envelope or bag. You pick 2 cards at random and tell me “I have an Ace”. What is the probability that you have two aces?
Next suppose I pick 2 of the 6 cards at random and tell you “I have the Ace of spades”. What is the probability that I have two Aces?
Are these two probabilities of two Aces the same? Explain your answer.
You might find it helps to use the cards to find all possible pairs.
Click here for the TWO ACES worksheet.
Click here for the TWO ACES Inclusion and Home Learning Guide.
Click here for the Notes for Teachers.
You may like to download the coloured cards and cut them out use this alternative version.
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