Three reds
What is the probability that all three of the seven cards will be red if three cards are drawn?
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This question could be improved by including some basic info about carats. I thought it was a unit of measure for gemstones, but apparently it's a card game of some kind? Also, "all three reds will be red" sounds like a tautology.
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