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document.write( "# of ways to succeed: 1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "# of possible outcomes: 3! = 6<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "P(all correct) = 1/6<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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