(b) Suppose the 4-digit PINS are randomly distributed. How many peo- ple must be in a room such that the probability that two of them have the same PIN is at least 1/2? (Here "4 digits" means that the PIN cannot start with a 0.) Note: Pay special attention to the direction of the inequality in the formula(s) used for this question.

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(b) Suppose the 4-digit PINS are randomly distributed. How many peo-
ple must be in a room such that the probability that two of them have
the same PIN is at least 1/2? (Here "4 digits" means that the PIN
cannot start with a 0.)
Note: Pay special attention to the direction of the inequality in the
formula(s) used for this question.
Transcribed Image Text:(b) Suppose the 4-digit PINS are randomly distributed. How many peo- ple must be in a room such that the probability that two of them have the same PIN is at least 1/2? (Here "4 digits" means that the PIN cannot start with a 0.) Note: Pay special attention to the direction of the inequality in the formula(s) used for this question.
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