Question 804674: In a certain lottery, 3 different numbers between 1 and 13 inclusive are drawn at random. These are the winning numbers. If you choose 3 different numbers at random between 1 and 13, what is the probability you will match the winning numbers? Assume that the order of the numbers is unimportant.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! In a certain lottery, 3 different numbers between 1 and 13 inclusive are drawn at random. These are the winning numbers. If you choose 3 different numbers at random between 1 and 13, what is the probability you will match the winning numbers? Assume that the order of the numbers is unimportant.
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# of ways to win:: 1
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# of possible outcomes: 13C3 = 286
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P(get the winning set of 3) = 1/286
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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