In the lottery six numbers are chosen at random from one through 99 (repetition is not allowed). What is the probability of A)winning first prize( choosing all the correct numbers )? B)winning second prize (choosing five of the correct numbers)? C) winning third prize( choosing four of the correct numbers)?
In the lottery six numbers are chosen at random from one through 99 (repetition is not allowed). What is the probability of A)winning first prize( choosing all the correct numbers )? B)winning second prize (choosing five of the correct numbers)? C) winning third prize( choosing four of the correct numbers)?
Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability
Section8.6: Counting Principles
Problem 61E
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In the lottery six numbers are chosen at random from one through 99 (repetition is not allowed). What is the probability of
A)winning first prize( choosing all the correct numbers )?
B)winning second prize (choosing five of the correct numbers)?
C) winning third prize( choosing four of the correct numbers)?
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