Suppose a player is dealt 2 cards from a standard deck of 52 playing cards. To determine the probability of having a blackjack would involve classical probability.

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Classical probability is used when all outcomes are equally likely, such as calculating the likelihood of specific hands in a card game from a well-shuffled deck. Calculating the probability of getting a blackjack (an ace and a 10-value card) from the first two cards dealt from a standard deck is a classic example of using classical probability.

Suppose a Player Is Dealt 2 Cards from a Standard