Question

Winning the jackpot in a particular lottery requires that you select the correct two numbers between 1 and 49 ​and, in a separate​ drawing, you must also select the correct single number between 1 and 36. Find the probability of winning the jackpot.

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Answer 1

Answer: Winning the jackpot in a particular lottery requires that you select the correct two numbers between 1 and 49 ​and, in a separate​ drawing, you must also select the correct single number between 1 and 36. Find the probability of winning the jackpot.

Solution:

Select 2 numbers between 1 and 49.

49C2 = 1176

Select single number between 1 and 36

36C1 = 36

Therefore,

P(winning the jackpot) = 1/1176 * 1/36

P(winning the jackpot) = 1/42336

Therefore, The probability of winning the jackpot is 1/42336.