Question:

Four cards are drawn successively with replacement from well shuffled deck of 52 cards, then the probability that only two cards are club cards is ...........

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Each draw is a club with probability 1/4; use the binomial formula for exactly two successes in four trials.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \(\frac{26}{128}\)
  • \(\frac{24}{128}\)
  • \(\frac{27}{128}\)
  • \(\frac{28}{128}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Drawing with replacement makes the four draws independent. The chance of a club in one draw is \(\dfrac{13}{52}=\dfrac14\), and of a non-club is \(\dfrac34\).

Step 2: Binomial formula
\[ P(X=2)={}^4C_2\left(\frac14\right)^2\left(\frac34\right)^2 \]

Step 3: Calculate
\[ {}^4C_2=6,\quad\left(\frac14\right)^2\left(\frac34\right)^2=\frac{9}{256} \]
\[ P=6\times\frac{9}{256}=\frac{54}{256}=\frac{27}{128} \]

Step 4: Check the options
The value \(\frac{27}{128}\) is option (C). The others have different numerators and do not follow from this formula.

Final Answer:
The probability is 6 times (1/4)^2 times (3/4)^2, which is 27/128, option (C). \[ \boxed{\frac{27}{128}} \]
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