document.write( "Question 89130: what is your probability of winning the lottery if the balls numbered 1 to 54 and you have to get 6 correct? the order in which the selection is made dont matter.. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #64784 by Nate(3500)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 54 choices to get 6 right \n" ); document.write( "A permutation or a combination can be used: \n" ); document.write( "order doesn't matter ... a combination \n" ); document.write( "C(54,6) = 54!/(54 - 6)!(6)! = 54!/(48)!(6)! = 54*53*52*51*50*49/(6)! \n" ); document.write( "1 in 25,827,165 \n" ); document.write( " |