SOLUTION: There is a contest going on to win a St. Judes Dream Home.
They are selling 9000 chances for $100. Each.
If you buy 10 chances, what are your odds of winning?
Thank You!
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Question 879642: There is a contest going on to win a St. Judes Dream Home.
They are selling 9000 chances for $100. Each.
If you buy 10 chances, what are your odds of winning?
Thank You!
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10/9000
=1/900 probability of winning.
.
1 to 899 odds in favor of of you winning.
.
Ed
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