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document.write( "There are 9 pieces of paper in a hat numbered 1 through 9.  Kaleda needs to pick a 1, 2, 9, and 5 in order to win.  The first, second, and third pieces of paper drawn are not replaced.  What are her chances of winning? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "# of ways to succeed: 1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "# of 4 groups : 9C4 = 126<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "P(win) = 1/126 = 0.0079<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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