A List of Poker Hands Ranked in Order from the Highest

question 239

Short Answer

A list of poker hands ranked in order from the highest to the lowest is shown in the table, along with a description and example of each hand. Use the table to answer the problem.
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If a 5-card poker hand is dealt from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards, what is the probability of being dealt a flush?
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Round your answer to five decimal places, if necessary.
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The probability is __________.

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