To win at LOTTO in one state, one must correctly select 77 numbers from a collection of 49 numbers (1 through 49). The order in which the selection is made does not matter. How many different selections are possible?
To win at LOTTO in one state, one must correctly select 77 numbers from a collection of 49 numbers (1 through 49). The order in which the selection is made does not matter. How many different selections are possible?
Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory
Section9.5: Counting Principles
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To win at LOTTO in one state, one must correctly select
77
numbers from a collection of
49
numbers (1 through
49).
The order in which the selection is made does not matter. How many different selections are possible?
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