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I feel this is similar to the previous problem (28) but the phrase 'choosing 5 (but not six) numbers' throws me. How many numbers is the play picking? At first I thought it was 5, but wouldn't that make choosing 6 impossible? - Jnikowit | I feel this is similar to the previous problem (28) but the phrase 'choosing 5 (but not six) numbers' throws me. How many numbers is the play picking? At first I thought it was 5, but wouldn't that make choosing 6 impossible? - Jnikowit | ||
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Revision as of 19:39, 16 February 2009
I feel this is similar to the previous problem (28) but the phrase 'choosing 5 (but not six) numbers' throws me. How many numbers is the play picking? At first I thought it was 5, but wouldn't that make choosing 6 impossible? - Jnikowit
Is this one set up by (6 choose 5)/(40 choose 6)
-Brian
