SOLUTION: The “Cash 5” game in the Virginia Lottery requires that you select 5 different numbers from 34 in order to play the game. If you buy one ticket, what is the probability that you w

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Question 293915: The “Cash 5” game in the Virginia Lottery requires that you select 5 different numbers from 34 in order to play the game. If you buy one ticket, what is the probability that you will win? Hints: Order IS NOT important here. First find the # of combinations and then calculate the probability.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
nCr=34C5=278,256 # of combinations.
1/278256 probability of buying a winning ticket.
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Ed