If the events are independent, the probability of both/all events occurring is determined by multiplying the probabilities of the individual events.
1/51 * 1/50 * 1/49 * 1/15 = ?
Winning the jackpot in a lottery requires that you select the correct three numbers between 1 and 51 and in a another separate drawing you must select the correct single number between 1 and 15. Find the probability of winning the jackpot-
The probability of winning the jackpot is..?
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n = 53 r = 3 (53C3)
n = 15 r = 1 (15C1)
(53C3)* (15C1)= 351,390
The probability of winning the jackpot is..? one over/ 351,390
1/351,390
n = 15 r = 1 (15C1)
(53C3)* (15C1)= 351,390
The probability of winning the jackpot is..? one over/ 351,390
1/351,390
Winning the jackpot in the Florida Lotto requires that you choose six different numbers from 1 to 53, and your numbers must match the same six numbers that are later drawn. The order of the selected numbers does not matter. If someone buys one ticket, what is the probability of winning the jackpot?
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