SOLUTION: Wanting to see problem broke down, so I can learn the process. Mega Millions is the lottery currently played in Illinois. Mega Millions uses a 5/69 (white balls) +1/26 (powerba

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Question 1080477: Wanting to see problem broke down, so I can learn the process.
Mega Millions is the lottery currently played in Illinois. Mega Millions uses a 5/69 (white balls) +1/26 (powerballs) matrix from which winning numbers are chosen. In other words you choose 5 white numbers (1-69) and 1 powerball (1-26). How many possible lottery combinations are there?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For the white balls, you have C(69,5) the additional powerball then multiplies that number by 26.
N=C%2869%2C5%29%2A26
N=11238513%2A26
N=292201338