(5) In the New Jersey Pick 4 lottery a player can buy a $0.50 "Straight" ticket by choosing four digits (0-9, repetition is allowed). Four digits are chosen at random, and if the player's four digits are chosen (in the same order) the player wins $2500. If a player purchases a single ticket what is their probability of winning?

(5) In the New Jersey Pick 4 lottery a player can buy a $0.50 "Straight" ticket by choosing four digits (0-9, repetition is allowed). Four digits are chosen at random, and if the player's four digits are chosen (in the same order) the player wins $2500. If a player purchases a single ticket what is their probability of winning?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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