1. "The jokers are still in the box," said Borislav. "But there must be other cards missing from this pack."
"Yes, I know. But it's the same for both of us, and we do have more than half a pack anyway," replied Igor. "Let's cut for deal, aces high."
Each drew a club. "Well!" said Borislav. "It must be long odds against that."
Igor smiled. "9 to 1 against, to be exact," he declared, and he was right. How many clubs did they have there?