SOLUTION: hi, in a draw of 40 numbers(1-40),what is the probability of finfing six lucky numbers plse. and if you are selected 16 numbers from for the same draw of six lucky numbers h

Question 1039835: hi,
in a draw of 40 numbers(1-40),what is the probability of finfing six lucky numbers plse.
and if you are selected 16 numbers from for the same draw of six lucky numbers
how much combination will i have from choosing 6 nos and 16 nos
thanks you
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
in a draw of 40 numbers(1-40),what is the probability of finding six lucky numbers plse.
Ans::
# of sets of 6 numbers:: 40C6 = 3838380
# of lucky sets:: 1
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P(find the lucky set) = 1/3838380
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and if you are selected 16 numbers from for the same draw of six lucky numbers
how much combination will i have from choosing 6 nos and 16 nos
Ans; 1/(16C6) = 1/8008 = 0.000249..
Cheers,
Stan H.
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