Sharp EL-5250 50Ç6= 15890700, 15890700. 35∏5= 38955840, The state lottery, Example, Result

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The state lottery

Chapter 8: Application Examples

The state lottery

Example

The state you live in has two different numbers lotteries. In the first, you must pick 6 numbers between 1 and 50 in any order. In the second, you have to pick 5 numbers between 1 and 35, but you must pick them in the correct order. Which lottery gives you the better chance of winning?

In the first lottery, your chances of winning with one ticket are one in 50C6:

1. Press b 0 50 @ N 6 e.

0.

50Ç6=

15890700.

Your chances of winning the second lottery with one ticket are one in

35P5:

2.Press 35 @ e 5 e.

Result

Your chances are better in the first lottery.

15890700. 35∏5= 50Ç6=15890700. 35∏5= Manual backgroundManual backgroundManual background

38955840.

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Sharp EL-5250, EL-5230 operation manual 50Ç6= 15890700, 15890700. 35∏5= 38955840, The state lottery, Example, Result