Which of the following is the better hand:

A   B  
       

Hand A is the better hand. The flush in hand A beats the flush in hand B. Both flushes are Jack high and have a Ten as the second highest card. However, hand A has an Eight as the third highest card, beating hand B which only has a Seven.

Which of the following is the better hand:

A   B  
       

Hand B is the better hand. Hand A has three Jacks, but hand B has a straight.