Answer to Question #10602 in Algebra for JAY

Question

How many cards must you pick up from a standard 52 card deck to be sure of getting at least one red card

Answer 1

There are 26 black and 26 red cards in a 52 card deck. So, to be sure of getting at least one red card you need to take 27 cards. At worst, you'll get 26 black and one red.