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#1 2011-10-19 01:01:16
- tarekz
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Lottery probability
please i need to know what is the probability of winning the lottery of a combination of 6 number out of 42 without repetition?
it is kind also to have the formula!
thank you
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#2 2011-10-19 01:31:12
- bobbym
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Re: Lottery probability
Hi tarekz;
I am getting:
The formula is:
Welcome to the forum.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#3 2011-11-23 23:39:47
- tarekz
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Re: Lottery probability
thank you very much!!
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#4 2011-11-24 03:09:04
- bobbym
- bumpkin
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Re: Lottery probability
Hi tarekz;
I forgot about this post. You are very welcome!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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