The questions from Evaluating Hands are shown with answers and a short explanation.
Review Questions
1. Evaluate the following hand for HCP and modified distribution points.
♠ K, J, 5
♥ A, 8, 5
♦ 3, 2
♣ A, 8, 6, 4, 2
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
With 1 Jack, 1 King, and 2 Aces, the hand has 12 HCP and, with 1 singleton, add 1 distribution point for a total of 13 points.
2. Evaluate the following hand for HCP and modified distribution points.
♠ Q, 9, 4
♥ Q, 10, 7
♦ K, J, 10, 8, 4
♣ J, 9
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
With 2 Queens, 2 Jacks, and 1 King, the hand has 9 HCP. The doubleton is counted with the Jack, so the hand has 9 points.
3. Evaluate the following hand for HCP and modified distribution points.
♠ 10, 8, 6, 3, 2
♥ K
♦ Q, 9, 7, 6
♣ Q, 5, 3
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
With 2 Queens and 1 King, the hand has 7 HCP. The singleton is counted with the King, so the hand has 7 points.
4. Evaluate the following hand for HCP and modified distribution points.
♠ A, 7♥ J, 9, 6, 4, 3, 2
♦ A, 5
♣ K, 10, 7
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
With 1 Jack, 1 King, and 2 Aces, the hand has 12 HCP. The 2 doubletons add 1 point each for a total of 14 points.
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