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==Problem== | ==Problem== | ||
| − | A deck of cards has only red cards and black cards. The probability of a randomly chosen card being red is <math>\frac13</math>. When <math>4</math> black cards are added to the deck, the probability of choosing red becomes <math>\frac14</math>. How many cards were in the deck originally | + | A deck of cards has only red cards and black cards. The probability of a randomly chosen card being red is <math>\frac13</math>. When <math>4</math> black cards are added to the deck, the probability of choosing red becomes <math>\frac14</math>. How many cards were in the deck originally? |
==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
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Problem
A deck of cards has only red cards and black cards. The probability of a randomly chosen card being red is 
. When 
black cards are added to the deck, the probability of choosing red becomes 
. How many cards were in the deck originally?
Solution
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Note
See problem 1.
See also
| 2021 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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