SOLUTION: in the 6/49 lottery,six different numbers must be selected between 1 through 49 inclusive(order is not important). 1)to win the grand prize your 6 numbers must match the 6 numbers

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Question 1195426: in the 6/49 lottery,six different numbers must be selected between 1 through 49 inclusive(order is not important).
1)to win the grand prize your 6 numbers must match the 6 numbers drawn. what is the probability of winning the grand prize?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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in the 6/49 lottery,six different numbers must be selected between 1 through 49 inclusive(order is not important).
1)to win the grand prize your 6 numbers must match the 6 numbers drawn. what is the probability of winning the grand prize?
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1 in 49*48*47*46*45*44/(6*5*4*3*2*1)
1 in 49%21%2F%28%2849-6%29%21%2A6%21%29
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It's about the same if you have a ticket or you don't.